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Baker City, OR

Baker City, OR.

Population: 12,590 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Baker City, OR is $299,941 — up 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $255,000 after a median 46 days on market. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with avalanche, wildfire, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$299,941

Median home value

+0.1%

1-year change

46

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$299,941
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
+6.2%
5-year appreciation
+26.4%
10-year appreciation
+116.0%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$304,208
House Price Index (state)
640.1 (+0.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$255,000
Median list price
$310,000
Median price per sqft
$156
1-year sale-price change
-10.5%
Median days on market
46 days
Homes sold (recent period)
49
For-sale inventory
99
Sale-to-list ratio
95.8%
Active listings
91
Days to pending
68 days
New listings (monthly)
22

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$719/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$897/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,404/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,695/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.70/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
12
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
4
Charter schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
20.7 : 1
Schools include
Baker Middle School, Brooklyn Primary School, South Baker Intermediate School, Baker High School, Haines Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, wildfire, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Moderate · avalanche: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
56.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
33.0°F
Annual precipitation
9.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
29
Days with Good air quality
304
Days with Moderate air quality
61
Highest AQI recorded (year)
85

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Baker City Municipal Airport (BKE) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Baker City Municipal Airport (BKE) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
ST. ALPHONSUS MEDICAL CENTER - BAKER CITY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
9
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+80 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,965
Housing built before 1970
53.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,433
Mean commute to work
13 min
Households with broadband internet
66.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,405
Average weekly wage
$969
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Other Services, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
44

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Baker CityState medianUS median
Median home value$299,941$457,627$288,527
Median sale price$255,000$460,000$325,000
Median days on market46 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,433$2,722$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Baker City, OR?
$299,941.
What is the median sale price in Baker City, OR?
$255,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Baker City, OR?
Median days on market: 46 days.
What is typical rent in Baker City, OR?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,014/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Baker City, OR?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, wildfire, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Baker City, OR?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Baker City, OR?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Baker City, OR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Baker City, OR?
12 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Baker City, OR?
Good. Median AQI: 29. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Baker City, OR?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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