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Baker vs Lowry

Baker and Lowry are both neighbourhoods of Denver, CO. There are 20 homes for sale in Baker and 20 in Lowry as this page loaded. Lowry is the more expensive of the two: a median asking price of $737,950 against $611,790 in Baker, about 21% higher. By the foot it is $391 in Baker against $336 in Lowry — so the cheaper home is the dearer space, which usually means the homes in Lowry are simply bigger. A typical home is 1,534 square feet in Baker and 1,764 in Lowry, built around 1958 and 2006 respectively. Homes are moving faster in Lowry: a median of 58 days on the market against 62 in Baker. Both are in the Denver 1 school district, so the difference between them is the assigned schools rather than the district.

Side by side

MeasureBakerLowry
For sale today
Homes for sale2020
Median asking price$611,790$737,950
Cheapest home for sale$159,900$289,000
Dearest home for sale$1,125,000$3,225,000
Median price per sq ft$391$336
Median days on market6258
The homes themselves
Median size (sq ft)1,5341,764
Median bedrooms23
Typical year built19582006
What actually sold, last 12 months
Homes sold7298
Median sold price$627,500$823,250
Schools the homes for sale are assigned to
School districtDenver 1Denver 1
ElementaryDCIS at FairmontLowry
MiddleStrive WestwoodHill
High schoolWestGeorge Washington
Getting around, out of 10
Walkability8/107/10
Transit7/106/10
Biking8/107/10
Quiet5/107/10
Calm streets5/107/10
Getting around8/108/10

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

20
Homes for sale
$611,790
Median asking price
$391
Median per sq ft
62
Median days on market

Lowry

20
Homes for sale
$737,950
Median asking price
$336
Median per sq ft
58
Median days on market

What each one is like

Baker

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.

Full Baker guide

Lowry

Lowry is a modern, master-planned community in central Denver, built on the former Lowry Air Force Base. The neighborhood features tree-lined streets, parks, and a mix of residential styles alongside retail and dining options. Its location near I-70 and close to downtown Denver makes commuting convenient, while the community emphasizes walkability and green space.

Full Lowry guide

Questions people ask

Is Baker or Lowry more expensive?

Lowry is more expensive. The median asking price is $737,950 in Lowry against $611,790 in Baker. By price per square foot they run $391 in Baker and $336 in Lowry, which is the fairer comparison when the homes are different sizes.

Which has bigger homes, Baker or Lowry?

A typical home for sale is 1,534 square feet in Baker and 1,764 square feet in Lowry, with a median of 2 and 3 bedrooms respectively.

Which is the older neighborhood?

Going by the homes on the market today, Baker is the older of the two: a typical home there was built around 1958, against 2006 in Lowry.

Which sells faster, Baker or Lowry?

Homes for sale in Lowry have been listed a median of 58 days, against 62 days in Baker. Over the last twelve months 72 homes sold in Baker and 98 in Lowry, which is the better measure of how busy each one is.

What schools serve Baker and Lowry?

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 Lowry it is Lowry Elementary, Hill Middle, George Washington High School. School assignment can change, so confirm with the district before it decides anything.

Which is more walkable, Baker or Lowry?

Symbio rates Baker 8 out of 10 for walkability, against 7 for Lowry. On transit they score 7 and 6.

How current are these figures?

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.

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Look at either one on its own

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.

Common questions, answered with live Colorado numbers

These figures were worked out from the live MLS feed at November 7, 2026 at 1:53 AM Mountain time, and are recomputed every fifteen minutes.