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Bay City
  • Town in Michigan
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Bay City

#7 in Best Places to Live in Bay County
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B+
    Bay City is a town in Michigan with a population of 32,824. Bay City is in Bay County. Living in Bay City offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Bay City there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families live in Bay City and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Bay City are above average.
    About Bay City...
    Population
    32,824
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $71,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $651
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      33%
    • Own
      67%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      602.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      3.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      96.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      46.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      264
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,043.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      200.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      5%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      11%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      36%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      35%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      11%
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    Working in Bay City

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $41,959
    National
    $69,021
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