At a Glance
Home Value
$440,700
Zillow: $543,607
Bachelor's Degree+
64.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.7%
11.4% smoking rate
How Bay View Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bay View's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bay View a Good Place to Live?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bay View is $440,700 , 56% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $543,607. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
64.1% of adults in Bay View hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(90% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bay View has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population153
Median Age68.7 yrs
Density403/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$100,658
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
Home Value$440,700
Rent
Ownership74.5%
Zillow$543,607
Housing Units553
Rent Burden24.1%
Health
Obesity31.7%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain36.6 in/yr
Elevation605 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+43.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed176 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Bay View was built in 1938.
73.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pellston Regional/Emmet County (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 176 Mbps.
There are 145 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.