Bay City, Texas

Population 17,588

Bay City is located in Matagorda County, TX. The population is 17,588, making Bay City the largest city in Matagorda County.

There are 5 public schools in Bay City with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Bay City is very low , and there are 37 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Bay City is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Bay City property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Bay City include Van Vleck, Markham and Elmaton.

Bay City Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 24.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 59.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16%

Crime Rate

18.43% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 27
  • Violent Crimes: 214
  • Robbery: 80
  • Burglary: 320
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

35.64% Higher than national avg.
  • 37 offenders in Bay City
  • 21.04 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

160 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 6
  • Superfunds: 6
  • Tanks & Spills: 148

Unemployment

High 7.4%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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5 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in Bay City, TX and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Bay City's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
1 Private School

Holy Cross Catholic School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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37 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Bay City, TX

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150 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Bay City, TX issued 150 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Bay City, TX issued 15 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $945
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,100
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,290
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,720
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,210

Zip Codes

77404 77414 77415 77420 77437 77456 77468 77480 77482 77488

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Environmental Hazards

160 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (121/132)
    Bay City, TX has 91.67% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Bay City, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.49 Average
    Bay City, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 54.63°
  • February 58.63°
  • March 64.87°
  • April 71.48°
  • May 77.82°
  • June 84.49°
  • July 85°
  • August 86.42°
  • September 80.82°
  • October 72.55°
  • November 64.48°
  • December 57.5°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Bay City, TX

Earthquakes
Bay City, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Bay City, TX has a very high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Bay City, TX has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Bay City, TX has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Bay City, TX: $41,298

Unemployment

Unemployment in Bay City is 7.4%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 55.62%
White Collar - 44.38%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Blake Farenthold

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

12 Cemeteries view all

34 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

4 Police Stations view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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