Baker County property tax
Homeowners in Baker County, Oregon typically pay about 0.78% of their home's value in property tax each year — a median bill of $2,239 on a median home value of $285,600.
Typical effective rate
0.78%
higher than 52% of U.S. counties
Median tax paid
$2,239
per year
Median home value
$285,600
In OR
#15
of 36 ranked counties
At a glance
- Effective rate 0.78% — 16% lower than the U.S. median of 0.94%, and 3% lower than the Oregon median of 0.81%.
- With vs. without a mortgage — median tax $2,332 for mortgaged homes, $2,106 for homes owned outright.
- State ranking — 15th highest effective rate of 36 ranked Oregon counties; nationally it sits around the 48th percentile.
Estimate a bill for Baker County
Apply this county's typical effective rate (0.78%) to a home value of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Baker County, OR?
The typical effective property-tax rate in Baker County is 0.78% of a home's value per year, based on median taxes paid ($2,239) divided by the median home value ($285,600) in the Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. This is a typical burden for comparison, not a statutory mill rate.
How much is property tax on a typical home in Baker County?
The median owner-occupied home in Baker County is valued at $285,600, and the median real estate tax paid is $2,239 per year. Homes with a mortgage have a median tax of $2,332, versus $2,106 for homes without one.
How does Baker County compare to the rest of Oregon?
Baker County's effective rate is 3% lower than the Oregon median, ranking 15th of 36 ranked counties in the state.
Compare nearby Oregon counties
Counties ranked closest to Baker County by in-state effective rate. Open the comparison tool or see all Oregon counties.
| In-state | County | Effective rate | Median tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Lincoln County | 0.81% | $3,322 |
| 13 | Harney County | 0.80% | $1,943 |
| 14 | Polk County | 0.80% | $3,634 |
| 16 | Wasco County | 0.77% | $2,828 |
| 17 | Sherman County | 0.75% | $1,588 |
| 18 | Malheur County | 0.75% | $1,860 |
Official data & resources for Baker County
- Baker County Census profile (data.census.gov) — housing, value and tax figures for this county.
- Table B25103 for Baker County — median real estate taxes paid (the source for the tax figures above).
- Table B25077 for Baker County — median home value.
- Federal forms & is property tax deductible? — IRS Pub 530, Schedule A and the SALT cap, plus your state tax agency.
Finding your exact bill
Your county or municipal assessor (sometimes called the appraisal district, property appraiser, or tax collector) sets the assessed value and the exact millage that produces your bill. Search for "[county name] [state] assessor" or "property tax" on an official .gov site.
Figures on this page are Census survey medians for the whole county (2020–2024 5-year), not an assessment of any individual property. Rates, exemptions and assessment practices vary by municipality and school district within a county.