Life in Bay City research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Bay City over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Bay City:
The population in Bay City is 32,445.
The median home value in Bay City is $122,541.
The median income in Bay City is $47,904.
The cost of living in Bay City is 84 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Bay City is $739.
The unemployment rate in Bay City is 6.5%.
The poverty rate in Bay City is 21.5%.
The average high in Bay City is 57.0° and the average low is 38.0°.
Crime in Bay City summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Bay City. Key points include:
There were 776 total crimes in Bay City in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Bay City is 2,432.0 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Bay City is 564.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Bay City is 1,867.9 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Bay City is 14.76% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bay City / 100k People |
Michigan / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 776 | 2,432.0 | 1,813.2 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 180 | 564.1 | 434.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 6.3 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 11 | 34.5 | 31.3 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 133 | 416.8 | 341.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 596 | 1,867.9 | 1,378.9 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 79 | 247.6 | 184.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 443 | 1,388.4 | 963.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 74 | 231.9 | 231.0 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Bay City summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bay City. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Michigan. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bay City is 84 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bay City is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Bay City is $122,541.
The median income in Bay City is $47,904.
| Living Expense | Bay City | Michigan | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 102 | 93 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 103 | 91 | 100 | |
| Housing | 47 | 72 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 99 | 96 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 93 | 99 | 100 | |
The average high in Bay City is 57.0° and the average low is 38.0°.
There are 70.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 31.2 inches of precipitation each year with 41.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Bay City |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 31.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 41.2 |
I loved visiting Bay City Mi. There is so much to do there. There are boardwalks and water and shops and parks. A wonderful place to vacation
There was nothing bad and what stood out were the Victorian houses - you can even tour some of them!
The current population in Bay City is 32,445. The population has decreased -7.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 32,445 | -0.7% |
| 2022 | 32,664 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 32,824 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 32,892 | -0.8% |
| 2019 | 33,167 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 33,463 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 33,736 | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 34,110 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 34,402 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 34,578 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 34,717 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 34,899 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 35,080 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 35,235 | - |
80.8% White with 26,222 White residents.
2.4% African American with 775 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 34 American Indian residents.
0.5% Asian with 175 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 75 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 98 Other residents.
4.9% Two Or More with 1,583 Two Or More residents.
10.7% Hispanic with 3,483 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bay City | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.8% | 73.0% | 58.2% |
| African American | 2.4% | 13.2% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.9% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 10.7% | 5.7% | 19.0% |
Bay City is 52.2% female with 16,944 female residents.
Bay City is 47.8% male with 15,501 male residents.
| Gender | Bay City | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
3.0% of adults in Bay City completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Bay City completed 9-12th grade.
35.0% of adults in Bay City completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Bay City completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Bay City completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Bay City completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Bay City completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Bay City completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Bay City completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Bay City | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
7.6% of households in Bay City earn Less than $10,000.
6.7% of households in Bay City earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.7% of households in Bay City earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.5% of households in Bay City earn $25,000 to $34,999.
16.6% of households in Bay City earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.5% of households in Bay City earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.2% of households in Bay City earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.0% of households in Bay City earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.3% of households in Bay City earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.8% of households in Bay City earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bay City | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.6% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.7% | 3.9% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.7% | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.5% | 7.6% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.6% | 11.8% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.5% | 16.9% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.2% | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.0% | 16.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.3% | 8.3% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.8% | 9.0% | 12.6% |