Bay View, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Erie County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
625
Population
2,232/sq mi density
$87,500
Median Income
$46,095 per capita
$159,800
Home Value
$180,418 Zillow
$1,107
Median Rent
21.0% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$87,500 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,800 home value, $1,107/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$159,800
43% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,107/mo
5% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
91.7%
40% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
358
Median year built: 1962
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$159,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$180,418
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
91.7%
Owner-Occupied
8.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$816/mo
1 Bedroom
$873/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,092/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,388/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,550/mo
Census median rent:
$1,107/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
21.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
32% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1962
Average age of housing stock: 64 years
Homeownership Rate
91.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $159,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $180,418 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,107 |
| FMR Studio | $816 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $873 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,092 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,388 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,550 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 91.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 8.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 91.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 358 |
| Median Year Built | 1962 |
| Rent Burden | 21.0% |