Baker County, Oregon Housing Market
In Baker County, Oregon, the median home value is $285,600, with a median monthly rent of $865. This places Baker County at #697 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #26 within Oregon.
📈 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: $969
- Establishments: 626
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 42
- Multi-family: 2
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 6,641 (avg $62,869)
- Outflow: 6,057 (avg $62,956)
- 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 | 97814 | 373.4 | +8.06% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Baker County | Oregon Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $285,600 | $386,691 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $865 | $1,190 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 71.5% | 68.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 27.5 | 26.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Baker County is 26.1% below the Oregon state average and 25.4% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $865/month is 27.3% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 27.5, Baker County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Baker County has an owner-occupancy rate of 71.5%, compared to 68.4% in Oregon and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzie County | Michigan | $285,700 | $1,026 |
| Crook County | Wyoming | $285,800 | $852 |
| Moore County | Tennessee | $285,300 | $841 |
| Johnson County | Texas | $285,900 | $1,398 |
| Monroe County | Indiana | $285,200 | $1,193 |
Other Counties in Oregon
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Umatilla County | $282,600 | $997 | 67.9% |
| Klamath County | $280,400 | $991 | 69.4% |
| Union County | $294,600 | $982 | 65.5% |
| Wheeler County | $272,400 | $870 | 71.8% |
| Douglas County | $310,300 | $1,055 | 72.7% |
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).