Denver/Compare
Baker vs Cherry Creek
Baker and Cherry Creek are official statistical neighborhoods in Denver. Baker leads safety (11 vs 5). Baker leads walk. Baker has the lower ACS median rent ($1,841).
Data vintage. ACS 2024 5-year · DPD Sep 2025 – Aug 2026 · OSM Aug 2026 · updated Sep 2026
| Axis | Baker | Cherry Creek |
|---|---|---|
| Safety | 11 | 5 |
| Schools | 36 | 93 |
| Walk | 49 | 16 |
| Cost fit | 100 | 100 |
| Vibe | 16 | 15 |
| Median rent | $1,841 | $2,305 |
| Median home | $682,259 | $1,209,116 |
| Population | 6,604 | 7,112 |
| Commute to Downtown | 17 min | 19 min |
| Commute to Cherry Creek | 12 min | 6 min |
| Commute to Central Park | 29 min | 26 min |
Baker
South Broadway antiques and bars, brick cottages behind them. Walkable south of Speer without Wash Park prices.
$1,841 median rent · safety 11 · walk 49
Cherry Creek
Retail and high-rises along the creek. Property crime follows the mall; the housing is not starter.
$2,305 median rent · safety 5 · walk 16
Scores are relative among official Denver statistical neighborhoods with the same editorial weights. Read the method.