At a Glance
Median Income
$58,125
$34,845 per capita
Home Value
$233,500
Zillow: $262,787
Median Rent
$833/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
226/100K
3,323/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.1%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Baker City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 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 2.7% (25% below 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 $262,787. 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.
Safety & Crime
Baker City reports 226 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,323/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. 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 Born13.6%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,125
Per Capita$34,845
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$855M
Avg Weekly Wage$967
Housing
A
Home Value$233,500
Rent$833
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$262,787
Housing Units4,642
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent226/100K
Property3,323/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault123/100K
Burglary287/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,080/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days293/yr
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.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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