Baker, CA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
482 332.4M (US)
Median Age
28.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
66.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,162 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
29.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$115,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$650 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$616 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
23.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

San Bernardino County
5
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Metro Area
4
California
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

San Bernardino County
5
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario Metro Area
5
California
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 0 48
Feb 1 0 51
Mar 1 0 57
Apr 0 0 64
May 0 0 74
Jun 0 0 83
Jul 1 0 89
Aug 1 0 86
Sep 0 0 80
Oct 0 0 68
Nov 0 0 55
Dec 1 0 46

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (56%) (39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 5%

Schools

Baker Junior High
<1 miles, SW 1.9 star
Baker High
<1 miles, SW 3.2 star
Baker Elementary
<1 miles, SW 2.8 star
Tiefort View Intermediate
35 miles, W 2.8 star

Colleges

Barstow Community College
61 miles, W 1.4 star
University of Phoenix-Nevada
72 miles, NE 2.8 star

Hospitals

Barstow Community Hospital
60 miles, W 2.3 star
Desert View Hospital
65 miles, NE 3.2 star

Airports

McCarran International Airport
76 miles, NE 4.6 star
Palm Springs International Airport
103 miles, SW 1.9 star
Ontario International Airport
121 miles, W 2.3 star
Bob Hope Airport
150 miles, W 2.3 star