At a Glance
Median Income
$58,000
$21,961 per capita
Home Value
$109,000
Zillow: $143,044
Median Rent
$1,013/mo
20.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
55/100K
721/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
17.9% smoking rate
How Bay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bay a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bay residents earn a median household income of $58,000 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,961. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,006 business establishments, including 267 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bay is $109,000 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,044. Median rent is $1,013/month, with 20.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Bay reports 55 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 721/100K.
Education
13.7% of adults in Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bay has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,369
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density767/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$58,000
Per Capita$21,961
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$7,259M
Avg Weekly Wage$994
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,000
Rent$1,013
Ownership47.3%
Zillow$143,044
Housing Units921
Rent Burden20.6%
Crime
F
Violent55/100K
Property721/100K
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,320/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain48.5 in/yr
Elevation226 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute17 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Bay was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Walnut Ridge Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
33.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 267 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.