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Houses in Bay City, TX (Matagorda County) — Census median home value $149,800, county listing prices up about 1.4% over the past year. Market data for Bay City houses and the broader area.
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Bay City, TX is in Matagorda County, Texas — this guide covers houses in Bay City and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 17,816, with a median household income of $51,898. Census data puts the median value of houses in Bay City at $149,800.
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Market overview
Bay City housing market
Bay City is in Matagorda County, Texas. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Bay City and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$149,800
Population (Census ACS)
17,816
Median household income
$51,898
County price trend (2025)
1.42% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Bay City market snapshot
Population
17,816
County
Matagorda County
Median Household Income
$51,898
Median Home Value (city)
$149,800
Median Gross Rent
$997/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+1.4%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Bay City's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $149,800.
County Price Trend
Matagorda County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.42% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Bay City has an estimated population of 17,816 and a median household income of $51,898, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Bay City's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 23% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Matagorda County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Bay City.
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Nearby communities include Van Vleck, Markham, Wadsworth, Midfield, Blessing, Matagorda, Sargent, Palacios.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Sweeny (~16.4 mi), Boling (~18.7 mi), Iago (~19.9 mi), Wild Peach Village (~20.6 mi), West Columbia (~21.7 mi), East Columbia (~24.0 mi), El Campo (~24.1 mi), Brazoria (~24.3 mi), Damon (~24.6 mi), Wharton (~24.6 mi), Louise (~28.8 mi), Jones Creek (~29.7 mi), Bailey's Prairie (~30.0 mi), Hungerford (~30.3 mi), Holiday Lakes (~31.0 mi), Lake Jackson (~31.1 mi).
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Census & home facts
Bay City data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
17,816
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$149,800
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$51,898
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$997
County FHFA annual change (2025)
1.42%
Census place type
city
County
Matagorda County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
9.27 sq mi
Census GEOID
4805984
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
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Schools
BAY CITY ISD — 5 schools, 3,579 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Matagorda addresses may be served by BAY CITY ISD, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Bay City FAQ
What are houses worth in Bay City, TX?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Bay City at $149,800.
How much do houses cost in Bay City, TX?
For owner-occupied houses in Bay City, Census ACS data shows a median value of $149,800. Active listing prices in Matagorda County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Bay City, TX?
Bay City houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Matagorda County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Bay City, TX?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Bay City's population at approximately 17,816.
What's the median rent in Bay City, TX?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Bay City at approximately $997 per month.
What is the median household income in Bay City, TX?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Bay City at approximately $51,898.
Is the Bay City housing market growing?
Matagorda County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.42% annual change in 2025.
Is Bay City, TX affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Bay City's median home value at about 2.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 23% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Bay City, TX?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest BAY CITY ISD for many Bay City addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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