Bay Port, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Tuscola County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
558 Population 167/sq mi density
$50,313 Median Income $27,853 per capita
$119,200 Home Value $145,295 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 33.9% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,313 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,200 home value, $675/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Bay Port, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,313
33% below
$27,853 per capita
Home Value
$119,200
58% below
Zillow: $145,295
Median Rent
$675/mo
42% below
33.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
78% below
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Bay Port Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bay Port's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
67%
Home Value
42%
Rent
58%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
156%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bay Port a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bay Port residents earn a median household income of $50,313 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,853. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 921 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bay Port is $119,200 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,295. Median rent is $675/month, with 33.9% 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 1954.

Education

7.4% of adults in Bay Port hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bay Port has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population558
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density167/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$50,313
Per Capita$27,853
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$1,769M
Avg Weekly Wage$976

Housing

A+
Home Value$119,200
Rent$675
Ownership90.5%
Zillow$145,295
Housing Units333
Rent Burden33.9%

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,016/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain34.1 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation594 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute24 min
Broadband73.9%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Bay Port was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.