Bayport, MN

Minnesota · Metropolitan Area

Bayport is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 3,948. Residents earn $115,781 per year, which is 54% above the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
3,948 Population 2,282/sq mi density
$115,781 Median Income $38,600 per capita
$363,200 Home Value $426,032 Zillow
$1,773 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
27 Violent Crime/100K 676 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$115,781 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$363,200 home value, $1,773/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
27 violent crimes/100K (93% below avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $115,781
54% higher than US avg
Home Value $363,200
29% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 27/100K
93% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.5%
21% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,773
52% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.6%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.0%
72% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.9%
77% lower than US avg

How Bayport Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,948
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density2,282/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Largest GroupWhite 78%

Economy

A+
Median Income$115,781
Per Capita$38,600
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$17,078M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$363,200
Rent$1,773
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$426,032

Crime

F
Violent27/100K
Property676/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault27/100K
Burglary81/100K

Health

Obesity36.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.3%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain35.1 in/yr
Elevation696 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+86.4%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute23 min
Libraries9

Is Bayport a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bayport receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Bayport offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bayport is $115,781, which is significantly higher than the national average — 54% above $75,149. This places Bayport among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bayport is $363,200, 29% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,773 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Bayport is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 27 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 676 per 100,000, 66% below the national average.

Education

26.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Bayport experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Bayport has a population of 3,948 with a density of 2,282 people per square mile. The median age is 40.1 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (77.7%), with 3.1% Hispanic, 16.2% Black.

Population

3,948
Total Population
2,282
People / sq mi
40.1yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 63.8%
Female 36.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Bayport vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.5%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.5%
44% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bayport vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bayport is $115,781, which is 54% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Bayport vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$115,781
54% above US avg
Per Capita Income$38,600
Avg Weekly Wage$1,167
IRS Avg AGI$112,241

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.9%
77% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,011
County GDP$17,078M

Business (County)

Restaurants458
Healthcare845
Retail692
Manufacturing215

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,819
66% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.60%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.7 min
Work from Home16.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Bayport is $363,200, 29% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,773 (52% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $426,032.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$363,200
29% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$426,032
Median List Price$424,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$424,950
$/Sq Ft$220
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio93.4%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory6

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,773
52% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,819
66% above US avg
Effective Rate1.60%
In Bayport, 36.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.3% report depression. 22.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bayport vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.6%
14% above US avg
Diabetes10.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure30.3%
Asthma9.1%
COPD4.7%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.5%
Physical Inactivity22.3%
Depression21.3%
Mental Distress15.3%
Physical Distress10.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.2%
Checkup Rate72.0%
Premature Death4,820/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.5/10
Exercise Access94.6%
Healthcare Facilities845
Bayport has a violent crime rate of 27 per 100,000 residents, 93% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 676 per 100,000 (66% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Bayport vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent27.0/100K
93% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault27.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property676.0/100K
66% below US avg
Burglary81.1/100K
Theft567.9/100K
Vehicle Theft27.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Bayport has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.1 inches
8% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation696 ft (212 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density2,282/sq mi
Coordinates45.0148°N, 92.7789°W
County FIPS27163
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 26.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 8.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.6%
D 53.5%

Winner: Democrat by 8.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.5%
21% below US avg
High School+86.4%
School Test Score6.08
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,282/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities845
Restaurants458
Retail Stores692

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.7 min
Work from Home16.4%

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