Why Live in Baker Park
Baker Park in Englewood, CO, features a mix of traditional home styles, including ranches, bungalows, and two-story builds, with some multi-family dwellings. The neighborhood benefits from a quieter and less congested environment due to the surrounding industrial spaces along the river. Baker Park itself offers open green spaces, playgrounds, and picnic areas, making it a hub for outdoor activities. Nearby Bellview Park includes a miniature train, petting zoo, and access to the South Platte River Trail, which is ideal for biking and hiking. Harvard Gulch Park, a few miles north, offers a nine-hole golf course and a community garden. The Englewood Public Library provides community programs and a maker space, while Skyline Soccer offers indoor leagues for all ages. The South Broadway corridor, 5 miles away, is an extension of Denver's famous strip, featuring antique shops, boutiques, and eateries like The Whiskey Biscuit and Breakfast on Broadway. For shopping, the Englewood City Center, just 2 miles away, has over 100 stores. Major thoroughfares such as U.S. Route 285 and South Santa Fe Drive provide easy access to the Englewood Station on the RTD light rail, connecting residents to downtown Denver and beyond. The Englewood School District serves the area, with Clayton Elementary, Englewood Middle, and Englewood High School all earning solid ratings.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Baker Park a good place to live?
Baker Park is a good place to live. Baker Park is considered somewhat walkable and very bikeable with minimal transit options. Baker Park has 3 parks for recreational activities. It has a median age of 35. The average household income is $74,440 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 16.3% of residents. A majority of residents in Baker Park are home owners, with 40% of residents renting and 60% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Baker Park can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Baker Park neighborhood guide.
Is Baker Park, CO a safe neighborhood?
Baker Park, CO is less safe than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 5 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Baker Park?
The median home price in Baker Park is $448,700. If you put a 20% down payment of $89,700 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.49%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,270 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $97K a year to afford the median home price in Baker Park. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Baker Park is $74K.
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