Bay City, Texas
Quick Statistics
Bay City is a community in Matagorda County, Texas, home to about 17,730 people spread across 9.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $30,992 a year, and a typical home is worth about $160,800. About 29.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 79.0% of residents under 65 have health insurance.
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Among the Texas towns GeoStat tracks, Bay City ranks number 181 of 1,795 in population, number 1,075 in median household income, number 856 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Bay City typically top out near 88°F in July, while January nights average about 44°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Van Vleck, TX | 5.5 mi. | 1,763 |
| 2. | Markham, TX | 6.5 mi. | 873 |
| 3. | Sweeny, TX | 16.4 mi. | 3,591 |
| 4. | Blessing, TX | 17.3 mi. | 418 |
| 5. | Boling, TX | 18.6 mi. | 374 |
| 6. | Matagorda, TX | 19.8 mi. | 182 |
| 7. | Iago, TX | 19.9 mi. | 49 |
| 8. | Wild Peach Village, TX | 20.6 mi. | 2,502 |
What is the population of Bay City, Texas?
Bay City has a population of about 17,730 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Bay City, Texas in?
Bay City is located in Matagorda County, Texas.
What is the median home value in Bay City, Texas?
The median home value in Bay City is about $160,800, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Bay City, Texas?
The median personal income in Bay City is about $30,992 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Bay City, Texas?
Since 1950, 47 tornadoes have been recorded in Matagorda County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Bay City, Texas?
Typical July highs run about 88 degrees and January lows about 44 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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