At a Glance
Median Income
$51,898
$26,301 per capita
Home Value
$149,800
Zillow: $195,915
Median Rent
$997/mo
33.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
315/100K
4,153/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.5%
81.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
22.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
330 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+
2.8 / 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 $51,898 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,301. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 824 business establishments, including 96 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bay City is $149,800 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,915. Median rent is $997/month, with 33.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Bay City reports 315 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,153/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.5% of adults in Bay City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bay City has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population17,816
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density1,922/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$51,898
Per Capita$26,301
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty22.2%
County GDP$2,905M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,327
Housing
A+
Home Value$149,800
Rent$997
Ownership50.5%
Zillow$195,915
Housing Units7,834
Rent Burden33.5%
Crime
F
Violent315/100K
Property4,153/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault206/100K
Burglary978/100K
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,456/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain49.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation50 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.5%
High School+81.9%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute23 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Bay City was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Bay City Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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