In Baker, Oregon, the median home price is $307,793, compared with the Oregon median of $496,647; median household income is $60,936; the population is 16,840; schools rate 5.1 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 150.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 15.1 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Baker at a glance
Population
16,840
Median Household Income
$60,936
Typical Home Value
$307,793
School District Rating
5.1
Violent Crime Rate
150.0
Avg Commute Time
15.1
About Baker
Baker has a population of 16,840. The median home value is $307,793, 38% below the Oregon median. Median household income is $60,936 (27% below the Oregon median). The most populated towns are Baker, Wingville-Haines, and Halfway.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Baker
6 towns, by population.
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Baker at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Baker?
- Baker has a population of 16,840 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Baker?
- The median home value in Baker is $307,793. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Baker?
- Median household income in Baker is $60,936 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Baker in?
- Baker is in Oregon.
- How many towns are in Baker?
- Baker contains 6 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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