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Comprehensive Data Report

Bay City, TX

ZIP Code 77414

Matagorda County

Population
24,107
Median Income
$54,859
Home Value
$153,800
Livability
63/100
Total Population
24,107
Median Household Income
$54,859
Median Home Value
$153,800
Median Rent
$990

Key Insights

What the data tells us about this area

Median household income is 40% lower than the state average, indicating a more affordable area.

Home values are 59% lower than the state average. More affordable housing options are available here.

Safety score of 46/100 suggests higher crime rates. Consider additional safety precautions.

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$54,859
40% below state avg
Home Value
$153,800
59.3% below state avg
Rent
$990
37.9% below state avg
Population Density
24,107 residents
Median Age
35.8 years
Safety Score
46/100
Below average safety

Livability Score

Overall quality of life rating based on key factors

Overall Livability
63
Fair
Out of 100

Score Breakdown

Amenities
99/100
Cost of Living
100/100
Safety
45/100
Education
22/100
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Employment
51/100
Housing
91/100
Weather
64/100

Data Sources & Accuracy

Official Government Data:Demographics and housing statistics are from the U.S. Census Bureau API (American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates). Weather and climate data comes from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) API with official climate normals from the nearest weather station. Crime statistics are from the FBI Crime Data Explorer API, with county-level data when available, otherwise state-level official data.
Modeled Estimates:Schools and some economic indicators are currently modeled using statistical methods based on national averages and regional patterns. For critical decisions, verify with official sources:

Learn more about our data sources and methodology on our Data Sources page.

Location Map

Bay City, TX 77414

Coordinates: 28.8636°, -95.9173°Open in Google Maps

Cost of Living

Compared to national average (100 = US average)

Overall Cost Index
79
Lower than avg
100 = US National Average

Cost Index by Category

Housing
49
Below avg
Transportation
95
Average
Healthcare
97
Average
Groceries
92
Average
Utilities
96
Average
Overall
79
Below avg

Economy & Employment

Job market and economic indicators

Labor Force
15,857,279,000
Employment Rate
95.9%
Avg. Commute
22 min
Work From Home
8%

Top Industries by Employment

Industry Breakdown

Manufacturing
14.8%
Healthcare & Social Assistance
14.2%
Retail Trade
11%
Education
9.1%
Professional Services
8.6%
Total Employed
15,213,480,000
Total Unemployed
643,799,000
Unemployment Rate
4.1%

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Demographics Overview

Comprehensive population statistics and demographic breakdown

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Distribution

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Median Age
35.8 years
Per Capita Income
$29,222
Poverty Rate
24.3%