Bay City, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Tillamook County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,022 Population 1,580/sq mi density
$80,329 Median Income $34,565 per capita
$337,500 Home Value $401,020 Zillow
$1,146 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$80,329 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$337,500 home value, $1,146/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Bay City, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,329
7% above
$34,565 per capita
Home Value
$337,500
20% above
Zillow: $401,020
Median Rent
$1,146/mo
1% below
23.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
21% below
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
3% below
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
107%
Home Value
120%
Rent
99%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
103%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bay City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bay City residents earn a median household income of $80,329 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,565. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,090 business establishments, including 137 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bay City is $337,500 , 20% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $401,020. Median rent is $1,146/month, with 23.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Education

26.6% of adults in Bay City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bay City has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 89.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,022
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density1,580/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$80,329
Per Capita$34,565
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$1,475M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007

Housing

A
Home Value$337,500
Rent$1,146
Ownership75.1%
Zillow$401,020
Housing Units993
Rent Burden23.6%

Health

Obesity31.2%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,982/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain89.8 in/yr
Elevation72 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+87.4%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 48%
Commute16 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Bay City was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Astoria Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 137 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.