Market Intelligence Report — OR-520

Baker City, OR

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-OR-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$345K
-16.9% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.25
-2.5% YoY

Active Inventory

123
+9.8% YoY

Median DOM

80 Days
+7.4% YoY

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The Baker City housing market is exhibiting cooling conditions, evidenced by a pending ratio of 0.25 and a substantial year-over-year decline of 16.9% in the median listing price. Inventory levels have increased, with active listings up 9.8% over the past year.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Baker City market right now.

Active listings have expanded by 9.8% year-over-year, contributing to a more ample supply environment. New listings have decreased by 16.7% over the past year, yet demand absorption remains constrained, as indicated by the pending ratio of 0.25, which saw a year-over-year decrease of 2.5%. Median listing prices have experienced a significant 16.9% decline year-over-year, with the median price per square foot also falling by 8.8% over the same period.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$345K+4.1% MoM

Active Inventory

123+9.8% YoY

Days on Market

80+7.4% YoY

Sold Score™

25-2.5% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

25
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

The current market dynamics suggest a slower pace of demand absorption relative to available supply. Elevated inventory levels, coupled with a low pending ratio, are likely placing downward pressure on pricing, requiring greater price discipline from sellers. Negotiating leverage is shifting as properties remain on the market longer, with median days on market at 80.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price has declined by 23.6% year-over-year, a more significant decrease than the 16.9% drop in the median listing price. This disparity, alongside an 8.8% year-over-year reduction in median price per square foot, points to a notable softening within the higher-priced segments of the market.

Supply Dynamics

123 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 20 per month.

Pricing Pressure
25.7%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +0.1% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -8.8% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.25

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Cooling

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Buyer Demand Index
25%
Median Days on Market
80 days
Inventory YoY
+10%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Baker City, OR
CBSA Code
12520
State
OR

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Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Baker City?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Baker City metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.25 with median days on market at 80.

  • Are home prices dropping in Baker City?+

    Median listing price is $345K, -16.9% year over year. 25.7% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Baker City?+

    The typical listing sits 80 days on market, a +7.4% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 20 per month.

  • What's happening in the Baker City luxury market?+

    The average listing price has declined by 23.6% year-over-year, a more significant decrease than the 16.9% drop in the median listing price. This disparity, alongside an 8.8% year-over-year reduction in median price per square foot, points to a notable softening within the higher-priced segments of the market.

  • Where can I find a trusted Baker City real estate expert?+

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Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 12520 · 36mo history