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Bay City
  • Town in Texas
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Bay City

    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Bay City is a town in Texas with a population of 17,918. Bay City is in Matagorda County. Living in Bay City offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Bay City and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Bay City are above average.
    Population
    17,918
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $125,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $919
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      48%
    • Own
      52%
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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
      263.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      143.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      28.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      561.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,207.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      131.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      18%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      8%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      29%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      22%
      11%
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    Working in Bay City

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $46,171
    National
    $69,021
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