The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 97814 sells for about $249,850, or $176 per square foot.
Prices are down 8.3% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 30 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $927 a month.
ZIP 97814 — Baker City
The Baker City housing market is currently experiencing a cooling phase with median prices down 8.3% year-over-year. Market activity is somewhat competitive, but investors are advised to exercise caution due to local vacancy and delinquency trends.
This market is best suited for experienced real estate operators who can manage the specific risks associated with local vacancy and delinquency rates.
Median prices moved down 8.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 30 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 14.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 97814, Baker County OR
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Baker City serves as the county seat and economic hub for Baker County, with a population that has seen slight recent declines.
Baker City offers access to regional outdoor recreation, including proximity to the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest and historic downtown amenities.
The rental market in 97814 is characterized by higher turnover and delinquency risks, requiring active management for investors.
The local economy is anchored by its role as the Baker County seat, with a mix of government, service, and regional trade industries.
Data sourced from World Population Review and Repit market reports.
- National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center4.75.8 mi
- Geiser Pollman Park4.61.6 mi
- Baker Heritage Museum4.71.7 mi
- Eltrym Theater4.61.9 mi
- Elkhorn Lanes4.60.8 mi
- National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center4.75.8 mi
- Baker Heritage Museum4.71.7 mi
- McEwen Depot & Museum4.615.1 mi
- Geiser Pollman Park4.61.6 mi
- Quail Ridge Golf Course4.62.4 mi
- Albertsons4.21.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features preserved historic architecture and local businesses.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.