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Baker City, OR


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Baker City, Oregon

Baker City, Oregon, in Baker county, is 106 miles NW of Nampa, Idaho (center to center) and 241 miles E of Portland, Oregon. About 9,860 people people live in Baker City.

The People and Families of Baker City

In Baker City, about 55% of adults are married.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Baker City nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Baker City had a median family income of $34,790.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($9,055) in Baker City than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Baker City Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Baker City, about 66% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Baker City, 88% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles. Commuters in Baker City enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

Of Note

High Points

Baker City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oregon):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyBaker City Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Baker City Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Baker City, OR

Comparing Baker City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oregon (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population98
Male Share of the Population64
Female Share of the Population58
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Well-Paid Single Men35
Racial Diversity33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults36
People Above Poverty33
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use68

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Rents78
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Housing Recently Built31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime86
Low Property Crime46

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