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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.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Bay City Comparison Table
| 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 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
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 82 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 $122,423.
The median income in Bay City is $49,420.
Bay City's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Bay City Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Bay City | Michigan | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 44 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 95 | 98 | 100 |
| Transportation | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Bay City, MI Weather
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 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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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!
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Bay City Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Bay City
The current population in Bay City is 32,320. The population has decreased 8.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32,320 | -0.4% |
| 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 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bay City
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Bay City is:
80.1% White with 25,883 White residents.
1.6% African American with 502 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 47 American Indian residents.
0.8% Asian with 273 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 60 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 139 Other residents.
5.3% Two Or More with 1,710 Two Or More residents.
11.5% Hispanic with 3,706 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bay City | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.1% | 72.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 1.6% | 13.1% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 3.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.3% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 11.5% | 5.9% | 19.3% |
Gender in Bay City
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Bay City is 52.6% female with 17,003 female residents.
Bay City is 47.4% male with 15,317 male residents.
| Gender | Bay City | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bay City for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Bay City completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Bay City completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Bay City completed high school / ged.
27.0% 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.
5.0% 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 | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Bay City, Michigan
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7.2% of households in Bay City earn Less than $10,000.
6.5% of households in Bay City earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.3% of households in Bay City earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.1% of households in Bay City earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.6% of households in Bay City earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.3% of households in Bay City earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.1% 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.
2.5% of households in Bay City earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bay City | MI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.2% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.5% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.3% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.1% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.6% | 11.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.3% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.1% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.0% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.3% | 8.6% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.5% | 9.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
