Revolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingRevolutionizing · Modernizing · SimplifyingBaker 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.
| Measure | Baker | Lowry |
|---|---|---|
| For sale today | ||
| Homes for sale | 20 | 20 |
| 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 market | 62 | 58 |
| The homes themselves | ||
| Median size (sq ft) | 1,534 | 1,764 |
| Median bedrooms | 2 | 3 |
| Typical year built | 1958 | 2006 |
| What actually sold, last 12 months | ||
| Homes sold | 72 | 98 |
| Median sold price | $627,500 | $823,250 |
| Schools the homes for sale are assigned to | ||
| School district | Denver 1 | Denver 1 |
| Elementary | DCIS at Fairmont | Lowry |
| Middle | Strive Westwood | Hill |
| High school | West | George Washington |
| Getting around, out of 10 | ||
| Walkability | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Transit | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Biking | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Quiet | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Calm streets | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Getting around | 8/10 | 8/10 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Symbio rates Baker 8 out of 10 for walkability, against 7 for Lowry. On transit they score 7 and 6.
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 November 7, 2026 at 2:23 AM Mountain time, and are recomputed every fifteen minutes.