At a Glance
Median Income
$72,538
$48,114 per capita
Home Value
$116,300
Zillow: $462,131
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
12.3% smoking rate
How Bay Shore Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bay Shore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bay Shore a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bay Shore residents earn a median household income of $72,538 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,114. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 599 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bay Shore is $116,300 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $462,131. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 27.5% 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 1992.
Education
25.9% of adults in Bay Shore hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bay Shore has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population607
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density392/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,538
Per Capita$48,114
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$855M
Avg Weekly Wage$826
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,300
Rent$1,125
Ownership91.1%
Zillow$462,131
Housing Units390
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,259/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain34.2 in/yr
Elevation686 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute17 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Bay Shore was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Pellston Regional/Emmet County (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.