Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Bay City

Affordability

Bay City has 9 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties with 1,137 total units, offering a range of affordable rental options across the city. Median rent, median income, and renter rate figures are not available for this page at this time.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Bay City Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 592 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Of the 9 HUD-assisted properties in Bay City, none are located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone, based on flood map data for all 9 mapped properties.

Getting Around Bay City

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Bay City rates 77 (Very Walkable) and a Bike Score of 72. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 19 public schools across 5 districts serve Bay City, including 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 8 high schools. Ratings and quality vary by school and district, so renters should check which schools are assigned to any specific address they are considering.

Cost of Living in Bay City, MI

Bay City is generally considered an affordable mid-Michigan city, which can make income-based and HUD-assisted housing here a strong option for renters stretching a fixed budget. No median household income figure is available in our current data for a precise comparison.

The 9 HUD-assisted properties in Bay City account for 1,137 total units, giving renters a meaningful range of income-based options across the city.

Environment

All 9 HUD-assisted properties in Bay City have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone.