At a Glance
Median Income
$80,329
$34,565 per capita
Home Value
$337,500
Zillow: $386,465
Median Rent
$1,146/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
304/100K
2,998/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
87.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
13.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
251 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?
B
3.2 / 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 2.1% (42% below 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 $386,465. 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.
Safety & Crime
Bay City reports 304 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,998/100K.
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 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population2,022
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density1,580/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,329
Per Capita$34,565
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$1,475M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,007
Housing
A
Home Value$337,500
Rent$1,146
Ownership75.1%
Zillow$386,465
Housing Units993
Rent Burden23.6%
Crime
F
Violent304/100K
Property2,998/100K
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death10,982/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain76.7 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
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.
27.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.
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