Special Interest
Housing in Baker County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Baker County averages $865/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Oregon median of $1,525 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 26% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Baker County FMR Area are $791 for a studio, $933 for 1‑bedroom, $1,088 for 2‑bedroom, $1,513 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,825 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $223 increase for a 2-bedroom in Baker County shows a 26% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Baker County was 4.7% in 2024, compared to Oregon at 4.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.
