Bay City 73 Excellent
Bay City Livability #219 ranked city in Texas#5,122 ranked city in the USARanks better than 82% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Bay City

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.

  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Health & Safety

    A high score in the health and safety category is a result of good air quality and the accessibility to health facilities such as hospitals, clinics, doctors, pharmacies and fire stations.

  • Ratings

    Local residents have positive things to say about the proximity of restaurants, grocery stores, parks, public transit, friendliness of neighbors, sense of community and overall safety of the area.

CONS
  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Crime

    This area is reporting high crime rates per 100,000 people and could signify that it is a dangerous place to live. Crime rates include both violent and property crimes.

  • Employment

    A low score in the employment category could indicate that this area struggles with high unemployment rates and low household income and income per capita levels.

  • Schools

    Lower than average education levels, poor reading and math scores, as well as the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools could all be factors in the low schools score.

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What's it like Living in Bay City?

Located in the state of Texas, Bay City is a mid-sized city with a population of 17,672 people. More than a quarter of the residents of Bay City identify themselves as Hispanic or Latino, and 35% of the population speak Spanish as their primary or secondary language. The median age of all Bay City residents is 32, which is well below the national average. This is a good indication that this city could be ideal for a younger demographic. The average American spends about 26 minutes on their one way commute to work each day. Lower travel times can increase overall happiness and allow for more time to be spent with family and friends. While living in Bay City, your commute times will be about average, with a one way commute time of 25 minutes.

Whether you’re moving to a new area to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Bay City could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Texas if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. To help you find the best places to live in and around Bay City, AreaVibes has created a livability score using key metrics like amenities, crime, employment and more.

Using data and statistics Bay City has received a livability score of 71 out of 100. This score is ranked in the 81st percentile when compared to all other cities. Based on the grades for each individual category, Bay City has received high marks for cost of living (A+) and housing (B+). There are some categories that Bay City does not rank well for, including: crime (D-), education (F) and employment (F). It might be worth taking a closer look to determine why.

A healthy real estate market serves as a key economic indicator. It could signify overall local economic strength, stability and reflects consumer confidence in the area. Based on multiple factors including: median home and rental prices, appreciation rates and home affordability, Bay City has received high marks in the housing category. Based on these calculations, the apartment rental and real estate market appears to be very healthy.

Certain items on your wish list like shopping, restaurants, nightlife, parks and proximity to public transportation are all important things to look for. Having said that, perhaps the most important metric to consider when contemplating a move to Bay City is real estate affordability. The median home price for Bay City homes is $106,500, which is 25.4% lower than the Texas average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Bay City, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 2.4, which is 7.7% lower than the Texas average.

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      Bay City transportation information

      Statistic Bay City Texas National
      Average one way commute25min26min26min
      Workers who drive to work86.5%80.3%76.4%
      Workers who carpool9.5%10.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.6%0.3%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.9%1.6%2.8%
      Working from home1.2%4.3%4.6%
      Source: The Bay City, TX data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).