Baker County Property Taxes

Baker County, Oregon

Effective Tax Rate

0.00%

20.4% below state avg

Median Annual Tax

$0

$182/mo escrow

#28 of 36 counties in Oregon

Estimate Your Tax

$
$50K$2M

Annual Tax

$0

Monthly

$0

Eff. Rate

0.88%

vs. Oregon Avg20.4% below
vs. National Avg18.8% below

At a Glance

Median Home Value

$247,700

State avg $357,142

Tax w/ Mortgage/yr

$2,316

$193/mo escrow

Tax w/o Mortgage/yr

$2,029

$169/mo

State Tax Rate Rank

#28

of 36 counties (1 = lowest)

Data Story

About Property Taxes in Baker County, Oregon

Baker County taxes rank low nationally

Baker County's effective tax rate of 0.882% sits below the national median of 1.1%, placing it in the lower half of U.S. counties. Homeowners here pay $2,184 annually on the median home, compared to the national median of $2,690—a savings of about $500 per year.

Above Oregon average but not the highest

Baker County's 0.882% effective rate exceeds Oregon's state average of 0.775%, ranking it in the upper third of Oregon's 36 counties. The median property tax of $2,184 trails the state median of $2,745, reflecting Baker County's lower median home values.

Baker County versus neighboring counties

Baker County's rate of 0.882% sits between Union County's higher rates and the lower rates of Gilliam and Wheeler counties in eastern Oregon. At $2,184 in median annual tax, Baker County residents pay considerably less than Benton County ($4,713) but more than Curry County ($1,948).

Your Baker County tax bill

The median Baker County home valued at $247,700 incurs roughly $2,184 in annual property taxes. Homeowners with mortgages pay slightly more at $2,316, while those owning free-and-clear pay $2,029.

Could you be overassessed?

Oregon law allows homeowners to challenge assessments if their property is valued above market rate. If your Baker County home was recently assessed, filing an appeal with the county assessor's office could lower your tax burden by hundreds of dollars annually.

How Baker County Compares

Median Annual Property Tax

Baker County$2,184
Oregon State Average$2,745
National Average$1,924

Baker County

0.88%

Effective rate

Oregon Avg

0.77%

Effective rate

National Avg

0.91%

Effective rate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Baker County, Oregon?
The effective property tax rate in Baker County, Oregon is 0.88%. This rate is calculated by dividing the median property tax payment by the median home value in the county.
How much are property taxes in Baker County?
The median annual property tax payment in Baker County is $2,184. Homeowners with a mortgage pay a median of $2,316, while those without a mortgage pay $2,029.
How does Baker County compare to the Oregon average?
Baker County's effective tax rate of 0.88% is higher than the Oregon state average of 0.77%. The median annual property tax in Baker County is $2,184, compared to the state average of $2,745.
What is the median home value in Baker County, Oregon?
The median home value in Baker County, Oregon is $247,700, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.
Why is Baker County property tax rate higher than the Oregon average?
Baker County's effective property tax rate of 0.88% is higher than the Oregon average of 0.77%. This difference of 0.11% can be attributed to local funding needs for schools, infrastructure, and municipal services. Higher rates often correlate with more urbanized areas or counties with greater public service demands.
How does Baker County rank for property taxes in Oregon?
Baker County ranks #28 out of 36 counties in Oregon by effective property tax rate (1 = lowest). With a rate of 0.88% and median annual tax of $2,184, it falls in the upper third of counties statewide.

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Data updated: March 2026

Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.