At a Glance
Median Income
$80,684
$29,601 per capita
Home Value
$479,100
Zillow: $563,657
Median Rent
$1,946/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
72.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
12.7% smoking rate
How Bay Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bay Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bay Point 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 Point residents earn a median household income of $80,684 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,601. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,772 business establishments, including 844 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bay Point is $479,100 , 70% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $563,657. Median rent is $1,946/month, with 29.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
15.2% of adults in Bay Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
72.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bay Point has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population24,065
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density3,743/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born38.5%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$80,684
Per Capita$29,601
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$37,695M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,373
Housing
B
Home Value$479,100
Rent$1,946
Ownership57.2%
Zillow$563,657
Housing Units6,815
Rent Burden29.9%
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,385/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain16.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation66 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+72.5%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 60%
Commute38 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Bay Point was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Metro Oakland International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
38.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
There are 844 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 66 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.