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Bay City, Michigan

Introduction to Bay City, Michigan

Bay City, Michigan, in Bay county, is 12 miles N of Saginaw, Michigan and 97 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. The city is included in the Saginaw - Bay City - Midland metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 36,817 people lived in Bay City.

Bay City History

Leon Trombley was the first permanent settler in this area. It was founded in 1837 and was formally known as "Lower Saginaw." When Bay County was formed in 1857 this area was renamed Bay City. It was officially incorporated in 1865. The years following the incorporation saw rapid economic growth in the area. The most important industries in those years were milling, lumbering and shipbuilding.

Bay City and nearby Attractions

  • Veterans Memorial Park
  • Wenonah Park
  • Saginaw River
  • Bay County Historical Museum
  • Bay City State Recreation Area
  • Riverwalk/Railtrail Loop

Things To Do In Bay City

Bay City is famous for its vibrant cultural life. The city is host to several celebrations and festivals which are mainly organized in the summer months. Some of these festivals are St. Stan's Polish Festival, River Roar, the Pig Gig Rib Roast, the Independence Day Fireworks Festival and the River of Time.

Bay City Transportation

The MBS International Airport provides regular air transportation.

Bay City Higher Education

Some institutions for higher education in the neighboring areas are Saginaw Valley State University and Delta College.

High Points

Bay City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBay City Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 14%Bay City Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 16%Bay City Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Bay City, MI

Comparing Bay City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens76
Female Share of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Age of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Racial Diversity49
Well-Paid Single Men34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size34
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income23
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home77
Public Transportation Use49

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing63
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime75
Low Violent Crime42
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