Life in Baker City research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Baker City over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Baker City:
The population in Baker City is 10,110.
The median home value in Baker City is $239,601.
The median income in Baker City is $54,063.
The cost of living in Baker City is 90 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Baker City is $776.
The unemployment rate in Baker City is 5.8%.
The poverty rate in Baker City is 13.8%.
The average high in Baker City is 59.5° and the average low is 32.4°.
Crime in Baker City summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Baker City. Key points include:
There were 268 total crimes in Baker City in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Baker City is 2,612.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Baker City is 263.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Baker City is 2,349.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Baker City is 12.40% above the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Baker City / 100k People |
Oregon / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 268 | 2,612.3 | 2,950.9 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 27 | 263.2 | 291.9 | 369.8 |
Murder | 1 | 9.7 | 2.9 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 5 | 48.7 | 51.4 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 12 | 117.0 | 200.6 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 241 | 2,349.2 | 2,659.0 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 44 | 428.9 | 339.2 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 179 | 1,744.8 | 1,928.8 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 18 | 175.5 | 391.0 | 282.7 |
Cost of living in Baker City summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Baker City. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Oregon. Key points include:
The cost of living in Baker City is 90 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Baker City is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Baker City is $239,601.
The median income in Baker City is $54,063.
Living Expense | Baker City | Oregon | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 90 | 116 | 100 | |
Services | 105 | 106 | 100 | |
Groceries | 95 | 107 | 100 | |
Health | 101 | 103 | 100 | |
Housing | 63 | 140 | 100 | |
Transportation | 115 | 117 | 100 | |
Utilities | 82 | 97 | 100 |
The average high in Baker City is 59.5° and the average low is 32.4°.
There are 66.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 11.3 inches of precipitation each year with 36.1 inches of snow.
Stat | Baker City |
---|---|
Average Annual High | 59.5 |
Average Annual Low | 32.4 |
Annual Precipitation Days | 66.4 |
Average Annual Precipitation | 11.3 |
Average Annual Snowfall | 36.1 |
The current population in Baker City is 10,110. The population has increased 3.3% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2022 | 10,110 | 3.8% |
2021 | 9,738 | -0.0% |
2020 | 9,741 | -0.2% |
2019 | 9,757 | -0.2% |
2018 | 9,777 | 0.0% |
2017 | 9,774 | 0.0% |
2016 | 9,774 | -0.2% |
2015 | 9,790 | -0.2% |
2014 | 9,806 | 0.2% |
2013 | 9,788 | - |
89.4% White with 9,034 White residents.
1.7% African American with 169 African American residents.
1.1% American Indian with 107 American Indian residents.
0.3% Asian with 28 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 17 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 13 Other residents.
2.1% Two Or More with 209 Two Or More residents.
5.3% Hispanic with 533 Hispanic residents.
Race | Baker City | OR | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 89.4% | 73.3% | 58.9% |
African American | 1.7% | 1.8% | 12.1% |
American Indian | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
Asian | 0.3% | 4.4% | 5.7% |
Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 2.1% | 5.2% | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 5.3% | 13.8% | 18.7% |
Baker City is 47.8% female with 4,835 female residents.
Baker City is 52.2% male with 5,274 male residents.
Gender | Baker City | OR | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 47.8% | 50.0% | 50.4% |
Male | 52.2% | 50.0% | 49.6% |
1.0% of adults in Baker City completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Baker City completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Baker City completed high school / ged.
27.0% of adults in Baker City completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Baker City completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Baker City completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Baker City completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Baker City completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Baker City completed doctorate degree.
Education | Baker City | OR | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 28.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 27.0% | 24.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
6.1% of households in Baker City earn Less than $10,000.
5.8% of households in Baker City earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.3% of households in Baker City earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.1% of households in Baker City earn $25,000 to $34,999.
18.2% of households in Baker City earn $35,000 to $49,999.
22.0% of households in Baker City earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.3% of households in Baker City earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.4% of households in Baker City earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.7% of households in Baker City earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.2% of households in Baker City earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Baker City | OR | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 6.1% | 4.4% | 4.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 5.8% | 3.5% | 3.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 9.3% | 6.8% | 7.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 7.1% | 6.9% | 7.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 18.2% | 10.9% | 10.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 22.0% | 16.5% | 16.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 9.3% | 13.4% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 14.4% | 18.0% | 17.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 4.7% | 9.1% | 8.8% |
$200,000 or more | 3.2% | 10.5% | 11.4% |