Baker County, OR property tax
Census ACS 2023 5-year estimates · updated 2026-09-20
The median effective property tax rate in Baker County is 0.88%, above the Oregon median of 0.83% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $2,184 a year on a home worth $247,700.
- Effective rate
- 0.88%
- Median annual bill
- $2,184
- Median home value
- $247,700
- Rank in Oregon
- 8of 36
Estimated annual bill by home value
| Home value | Estimated bill | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $1,760 | $147 |
| $300,000 | $2,640 | $220 |
| $400,000 | $3,520 | $293 |
| $500,000 | $4,400 | $367 |
| $750,000 | $6,600 | $550 |
| $1,000,000 | $8,800 | $733 |
Baker County compared with Oregon and the US
| Area | Effective rate | Median bill | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker County | 0.88% | $2,184 | $247,700 |
| Oregon median | 0.83% | $3,767 | $454,200 |
| United States median | 0.98% | $2,969 | n/a |
Rates and medians: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2023 5-year estimates, tables B25103 and B25077. Effective rate is median taxes paid divided by median owner-occupied home value.
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Baker County, OR?
The median effective property tax rate in Baker County is 0.88% of home value, above the Oregon median of 0.83% and below the national median of 0.98%. The median homeowner pays $2,184 a year on a median home value of $247,700 (Census ACS 2023 5-year).
How much is property tax on a $400,000 house in Baker County?
About $3,520 per year at the county's median effective rate of 0.88%, before exemptions. The exact bill depends on the city, school district and special districts that serve the parcel, so treat this as a planning estimate.
How does Baker County compare with the rest of Oregon?
Baker County ranks 8 of 36 Oregon counties by effective rate. The Oregon median is 0.83% and the median bill is $3,767.