Market Intelligence Report — OR-520

Baker City, OR

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

Ref. No: 2026-OR-09
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$354K
-8.3% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.29
-3.8% YoY

Active Inventory

118
+9.8% YoY

Median DOM

99 Days
+28.2% YoY

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The Baker City, OR housing market is currently cooling. The pending ratio stands at 0.29, indicating a significant slowdown in demand absorption. The median listing price has decreased by 8.3% year-over-year, alongside a notable increase in active listings.

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 risen by 9.8% year-over-year, contributing to increased inventory. New listings, however, contracted by 9.1% year-over-year. The pending ratio has declined by 3.8% year-over-year, signaling a softening in buyer activity. Median days on market increased by 28.2% over the past year, reflecting extended property marketing periods.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$354K+2.5% MoM

Active Inventory

118+9.8% YoY

Days on Market

99+28.2% YoY

Sold Score™

26-3.8% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

26
Oct 23Sep 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Oct 23Sep 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Oct 23May 24Dec 24Jul 25Feb 26Sep 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

Negotiating leverage favors buyers in the current environment due to an expanded inventory and longer marketing times. The pace of transactions has notably slowed, alleviating immediate inventory pressure for prospective purchasers. This shift necessitates greater price discipline from sellers to align with prevailing demand conditions.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price declined by 12.5% year-over-year, a more significant drop than the median listing price, and the median price per square foot saw only a modest 0.8% year-over-year increase. This suggests some softness at higher price tiers, potentially reflecting reduced activity for more expensive properties.

Supply Dynamics

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

Pricing Pressure
30.6%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +13.2% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +0.8% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.29

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Cooling

Selling in Baker City, OR? Homes here are taking 22 days longer to sell than last year.

Buyers have leverage in Baker City, OR. Homes that sell are the ones priced and presented for today's conditions, not last year's.

Buyer Demand Index
29%
Median Days on Market
99 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 0.29 with median days on market at 99.

  • Are home prices dropping in Baker City?+

    Median listing price is $354K, -8.3% year over year. 30.6% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Baker City?+

    The typical listing sits 99 days on market, a +28.2% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 20 per month.

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

    The average listing price declined by 12.5% year-over-year, a more significant drop than the median listing price, and the median price per square foot saw only a modest 0.8% year-over-year increase. This suggests some softness at higher price tiers, potentially reflecting reduced activity for more expensive properties.

  • 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