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Bay City, MI

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Population
31,868
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
593 ft
Median Home Value
$97,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$766/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$49,420
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in MichiganPopulation rankingHighest population places in MichiganNearest larger communitySaginaw, Michigan12 miles away · 42,863 residents.

About Bay City

Bay City is a port city and the county seat of Bay County, Michigan, located near the mouth of the Saginaw River on Saginaw Bay. A key component of the Tri-Cities region of Central Michigan, the city of approximately 32,300 features several historic drawbridges spanning the river, including the Liberty and Veterans Memorial bridges. Historically famous for shipbuilding and industrial crane manufacturing, the community offers a rich maritime heritage and active waterfront parks.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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