At a Glance
Median Income
$56,094
$28,557 per capita
Home Value
$168,600
Zillow: $299,838
Median Rent
$1,488/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.7%
79.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
15.9% smoking rate
How Bayside Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bayside's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bayside a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bayside residents earn a median household income of $56,094 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,557. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 206 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bayside is $168,600 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,838. Median rent is $1,488/month, with 30.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
13.7% of adults in Bayside hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% below the national average).
79.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bayside has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population382
Median Age49.8 yrs
Density375/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$56,094
Per Capita$28,557
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$484M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,600
Rent$1,488
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$299,838
Housing Units289
Rent Burden30.7%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death11,423/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Rain28.4 in/yr
Elevation17 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.7%
High School+79.0%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute29 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Bayside was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Corpus Christi International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.