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Bay City, Oregon


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Bay City, Oregon

Bay City, Oregon, in Tillamook county, is 43 miles W of Hillsboro, Oregon (center to center) and 58 miles W of Portland, Oregon. As of the year 2000 census, 1,149 people lived in Bay City.

The People and Families of Bay City

In Bay City, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bay City had a median family income of $41,563. In Bay City, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Bay City residents donated more money ($400) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Bay City Housing

An estimated 74% of living spaces in Bay City are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Vacation or seasonal housing units are not uncommon in the city. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Bay City compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Bay City, 88% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in Bay City; people report shorter commutes than most.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Bay City Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 13%Bay City Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Bay City Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Bay City, OR

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens88
Racial Diversity64
Male Share of the Population64
Well-Paid Single Women67
Well-Paid Single Men66
Female Share of the Population57
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income66
People in Middle Class or Better56
People Above Poverty56
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work97
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built86
People Living Alone68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals64
Affordability of Property Taxes59
Affordability of Rents12
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