At a Glance
Median Income
$47,904
$29,756 per capita
Home Value
$89,900
Zillow: $119,103
Median Rent
$739/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
826/100K
1,994/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Bay City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bay City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bay City 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 City residents earn a median household income of $47,904 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,756. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,117 business establishments, including 211 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bay City is $89,900 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,103. Median rent is $739/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.
Safety & Crime
Bay City reports 826 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 117% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,994/100K. The murder rate is 6.1/100K.
Education
18.2% of adults in Bay City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bay City has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population32,445
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density3,190/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,904
Per Capita$29,756
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$4,724M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,900
Rent$739
Ownership68.5%
Zillow$119,103
Housing Units15,880
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent826/100K
Property1,994/100K
Murder6.1/100K
Assault653/100K
Burglary412/100K
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death9,515/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.1 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation600 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute21 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Bay City was founded in 1837.
The median home in Bay City was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 211 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
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