Baker County, Florida Housing Market
In Baker County, Florida, the median home value is $256,700, with a median monthly rent of $1,302. This places Baker County at #858 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #39 within Florida.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $879
- Establishments: 497
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 99
- Multi-family: 22
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 10,309 (avg $66,045)
- Outflow: 9,772 (avg $65,903)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Baker County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32063 | 334.5 | +13.21% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Baker County | Florida Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $256,700 | $284,325 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,302 | $1,303 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 85.1% | 74.6% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 16.4 | 17.6 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Baker County is 9.7% below the Florida state average and 12.7% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,302/month is about equal to the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 16.4, the buy-vs-rent decision in Baker County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Baker County has an owner-occupancy rate of 85.1%, compared to 74.6% in Florida and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickaway County | Ohio | $256,800 | $1,020 |
| Franklin city | Virginia | $256,600 | $988 |
| La Crosse County | Wisconsin | $257,000 | $1,059 |
| Escambia County | Florida | $257,200 | $1,321 |
| Berks County | Pennsylvania | $257,300 | $1,181 |
Other Counties in Florida
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escambia County | $257,200 | $1,321 | 64.8% |
| Wakulla County | $258,300 | $1,108 | 81.9% |
| Gulf County | $250,000 | $1,187 | 80.8% |
| Polk County | $266,500 | $1,363 | 70.5% |
| Citrus County | $245,500 | $1,107 | 85.2% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).