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Bay City, Texas

Introduction to Bay City, Texas

Bay City, Texas, in Matagorda county, is 48 miles SW of Sugar Land, Texas and 65 miles SW of Houston, Texas. As of the year 2000 census, 18,667 people lived in Bay City.

Bay City History

Bay City was established in 1894 by a Colorado mining millionaire, David Swickheimer. It was formed in partnership with N. M. Vogelsang, G. M. Magill and Nicholas King. The community was named Bay City because of its location on the Bay Prairie. Before construction began, Bay City was a tent city. The Cane Belt Railroad reached the city in 1901. Over the years, Bay City has become a thriving community and the center of the largest rice-producing area in the nation.

Bay City and nearby Attractions

  • Matagorda County Museum
  • El Campo Museum of Natural History
  • Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historical Park
  • Riverside Park

Things To Do In Bay City

To explore the history and culture of Bay City, one can visit the Columbia Historical Museum, the El Campo Museum of Natural History and the Matagorda County Museum. The Riverside Park offers facilities for indulging in various sports and other recreational activities. In addition, Bay City hosts the Matagorda County Fair every February.

Bay City Transportation

Brazoria County Airport offers facilities for air transportation.

Bay City Higher Education

Wharton County Junior College, Alvin Community College and Houston Baptist University provide facilities for higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyBay City Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Bay City Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Bay City, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Male Share of the Population76
Female Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens34
Well-Paid Single Men36
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income36
People in Middle Class or Better25
College Educated Adults25
People Above Poverty23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work57
Public Transportation Use48
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents97
Housing Recently Built76
Affordability of Property Taxes64
People Living Alone67

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime22
Low Violent Crime22

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