Housing & Real Estate — Bay City, Michigan
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 16,173 |
| Occupied | 14,557 |
| Vacant | 1,616 |
| Owner-Occupied | 9,968 |
| Renter-Occupied | 4,589 |
| Median Home Value (Census) | $97,600 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$118,000 |
| Median Rent | $739/mo |
| Median Property Tax | $1,764/yr |
Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
| Home Affordability | N/A |
| Rent as % of Income | N/A% |
| Severely Rent-Burdened | 37.0% |
Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 338 |
| Built 2000-2009 | 372 |
| Built 1990-1999 | 451 |
| Built before 1960 | 11,877 |
| Median Year Built | 1940 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.