Baker City, OR

Real estate in Baker City, Oregon is a hot commodity. The city has a population of just over 10,000 people and is located in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. This combination has made Baker City one of the most popular places to live and work in Oregon.

The city's location is a major selling point. It's only an hour from Portland, Ore., and two hours from Seattle. There are also plenty of recreational opportunities available in the area, including skiing at Mount Hood National Forest and hiking at Crater Lake National Park.

Baker City also has a strong economy thanks to its proximity to some of Oregon's top agricultural producers. The city's main industries include wine production, dairy farming, fruit orchards, and poultry production. All of these businesses have helped make Baker City one of the wealthiest cities in Oregon.

Despite this wealth, there is still plenty of affordable housing available in Baker City. The median price for homes sold in 2016 was just under $225,000 – which is much lower than many other areas in Oregon. And because there are so few homes on the market, prices don't stay high for long – so you can usually find something you're interested in if you're patient enough to look around.