Revolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingRevolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingBaker and Barnum are both neighbourhoods of Denver, CO. There are 17 homes for sale in Baker and 17 in Barnum as this page loaded. Baker is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $574,900 against $450,000 in Barnum, about 28% higher. By the foot it is $397 in Baker against $326 in Barnum. A typical home is 1,376 square feet in Baker and 1,662 in Barnum, built around 1951 and 1942 respectively. Homes are moving faster in Barnum: a median of 42 days on the market against 75 in Baker. Both are in the Denver 1 school district, so the difference between them is the assigned schools rather than the district.
| Measure | Baker | Barnum |
|---|---|---|
| For sale today | ||
| Homes for sale | 17 | 17 |
| Median asking price | $574,900 | $450,000 |
| Cheapest home for sale | $159,900 | $295,000 |
| Dearest home for sale | $1,195,000 | $1,350,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $397 | $326 |
| Median days on market | 75 | 42 |
| The homes themselves | ||
| Median size (sq ft) | 1,376 | 1,662 |
| Median bedrooms | 2 | 3 |
| Typical year built | 1951 | 1942 |
| What actually sold, last 12 months | ||
| Homes sold | 76 | 49 |
| Median sold price | $627,500 | $430,000 |
| Schools the homes for sale are assigned to | ||
| School district | Denver 1 | Denver 1 |
| Elementary | DCIS at Fairmont | Barnum |
| Middle | Strive Westwood | KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy |
| High school | West | KIPP Denver Collegiate High School |
| Getting around, out of 10 | ||
| Walkability | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Transit | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| Biking | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Quiet | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Calm streets | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Getting around | 8/10 | 7/10 |
The darker figure in each row is the lower price, the shorter wait, the bigger number or the higher score — which of those is good news depends entirely on whether you are buying or selling, and on what you want from a street.
Baker is a vibrant, rapidly revitalizing neighborhood in central Denver known for its artistic spirit and eclectic character. Tree-lined streets feature a mix of restored historic homes, modern infill, and colorful murals. The area has transformed into a creative hub with independent shops, restaurants, breweries, and galleries along South Broadway and nearby corridors, attracting young professionals and families.
Barnum is a historic, working-class neighborhood in southwest Denver with tree-lined streets and a strong sense of community. Originally developed in the early 1900s, it retains vintage charm with modest single-family homes and local businesses. The area offers affordable living close to downtown, with easy access to South Platte River trails and nearby parks.
Baker is more expensive. The median asking price is $574,900 in Baker against $450,000 in Barnum. By price per square foot they run $397 in Baker and $326 in Barnum, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.
A typical home for sale is 1,376 square feet in Baker and 1,662 square feet in Barnum, with a median of 2 and 3 bedrooms respectively.
Going by the homes on the market today, Barnum is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 1942, against 1951 in Baker.
Homes for sale in Barnum have been listed a median of 42 days, against 75 days in Baker. Over the last twelve months 76 homes sold in Baker and 49 in Barnum, which is the better measure of how busy each one is.
Both are in the Denver 1 school district. The homes for sale in Baker are most often assigned to DCIS at Fairmont Elementary, Strive Westwood Middle, West High School; in Barnum it is Barnum Elementary, KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy Middle, KIPP Denver Collegiate High School High School. School assignment can change, so confirm with the district before it decides anything.
Symbio rates Baker 8 out of 10 for walkability, against 6 for Barnum. On transit they score 7 and 5.
They are not a monthly snapshot. Both neighbourhoods are worked out from the live MLS feed every fifteen minutes and both sides are read from the same instant, so the two sides are always measured against each other rather than against different weeks. The exact moment is stamped at the foot of this page.
Both neighbourhoods come from the live MLS feed, worked out again every fifteen minutes, and both are read from the same instant, so the two sides are always comparable. Figures cover residential homes; rentals, land and commercial are excluded, as are fractional co-ownership shares, which are priced per share and would distort the medians. Sold figures cover the last twelve months. Schools shown are the ones the homes for sale today are assigned to and can change - check with the district before relying on them. Market data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
These figures were worked out from the live MLS feed at September 22, 2026 at 8:38 PM Mountain time, and are recomputed every fifteen minutes.