At a Glance
Median Income
$87,500
$46,095 per capita
Home Value
$159,800
Zillow: $180,418
Median Rent
$1,107/mo
21.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.2%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
17.5% 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?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bay View residents earn a median household income of $87,500 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,095. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,074 business establishments, including 278 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bay View is $159,800 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,418. Median rent is $1,107/month, with 21.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
22.2% of adults in Bay View hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bay View has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population625
Median Age54.9 yrs
Density2,232/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$87,500
Per Capita$46,095
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$5,356M
Avg Weekly Wage$961
Housing
A+
Home Value$159,800
Rent$1,107
Ownership91.7%
Zillow$180,418
Housing Units358
Rent Burden21.0%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,181/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.0 in/yr
Elevation579 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.2%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute20 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Bay View was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 278 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.