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Baker, CA

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Population
339
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
932 ft
Median Rent
$877/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in CaliforniaPopulation rankingHighest population places in CaliforniaNearest larger communityPahrump, Nevada65 miles away · 47,347 residents.

About Baker

Baker is a desert census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California, located along Interstate 15 near the Nevada border. Founded in 1908 as a railroad station, the community of approximately 450 residents is a gateway to Death Valley National Park and serves primarily as a tourist stop. Baker is best known locally for the World's Tallest Thermometer monument and its proximity to the California State University Desert Study Center.

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