Baker City, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Baker County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
10,177 Population 1,412/sq mi density
$58,125 Median Income $34,845 per capita
$233,500 Home Value $262,864 Zillow
$833 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$58,125 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$233,500 home value, $833/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Baker City, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,125
23% below
$34,845 per capita
Home Value
$233,500
17% below
Zillow: $262,864
Median Rent
$833/mo
28% below
28.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.1%
14% below
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Baker City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Baker City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
77%
Home Value
83%
Rent
72%
Poverty
62%
Bachelor's
86%
Unemployment
147%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Baker City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Baker City residents earn a median household income of $58,125 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,845. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 724 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Baker City is $233,500 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,864. Median rent is $833/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Education

29.1% of adults in Baker City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Baker City has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population10,177
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density1,412/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans11.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,125
Per Capita$34,845
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$855M
Avg Weekly Wage$967

Housing

A
Home Value$233,500
Rent$833
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$262,864
Housing Units4,642
Rent Burden28.1%

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,080/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain9.1 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation3,447 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.1%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute14 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Baker City was founded in 1874.
The median home in Baker City was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Grant County Regional/Ogilvie Field (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.