Housing by town in Bay County, Michigan
Bay County, Michigan has 18 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $860 (±$37) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.0% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $663 in 2015–2019 (+29.7%; Up after inflation).
Beaver Township (Bay County) has the highest median gross rent ($1,445) and Pinconning the lowest ($559).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $860 (±$37)
- Households that rent
- 23.0%
- Median household income
- $61,763
- Places
- 18
Cities, towns and townships in Bay County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn | $1,069 | 23.6% | $71,653 | $168,000 | $2,998 |
| Bangor Charter Township | $922 | 27.3% | $60,661 | $170,200 | $2,326 |
| Bay City | $766 | 29.9% | $49,420 | $97,600 | $1,764 |
| Beaver Township (Bay County) | $1,445 | 10.7% | $89,154 | $193,800 | $2,637 |
| Essexville | — | 5.5% | $75,341 | $128,500 | $2,493 |
| Frankenlust Township | $994 | 20.1% | $92,685 | $240,700 | $2,728 |
| Fraser Township | $778 | 9.9% | $61,571 | $163,100 | $2,245 |
| Garfield Township (Bay County) | — | 0.8% | $96,571 | $167,700 | $2,188 |
| Gibson Township | $769 | 6.7% | $61,691 | $169,200 | $1,730 |
| Hampton Charter Township | $858 | 39.6% | $51,728 | $182,600 | $2,760 |
| Kawkawlin Township | $749 | 15.8% | $85,262 | $188,800 | $2,324 |
| Merritt Township | $1,147 | 7.3% | $88,750 | $154,600 | $1,888 |
| Monitor Charter Township | $901 | 9.4% | $76,563 | $207,300 | $2,981 |
| Mount Forest Township | $1,125 | 6.6% | $64,792 | $187,500 | $2,103 |
| Pinconning | $559 | 24.8% | $64,565 | $79,600 | $1,955 |
| Pinconning Township | $813 | 9.0% | $60,625 | $137,100 | $1,698 |
| Portsmouth Charter Township | $944 | 12.0% | $79,310 | $165,500 | $2,242 |
| Williams Charter Township | $1,194 | 18.0% | $87,380 | $178,300 | $3,111 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $18,900 | $31,500 | $50,350 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $36,000 | $57,550 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,500 | $64,750 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $44,950 | $71,900 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $48,550 | $77,700 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $52,150 | $83,450 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $55,750 | $89,200 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $59,350 | $94,950 |
How the places in Bay County rank across Michigan
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Police departments in Bay County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay County Sheriff's Office | 55,898 | 65 | 325 |
| Midland Police Department | 42,813 | 54 | 214 |
| Bay City Police Department | 31,954 | 163 | 505 |
| Hampton Township Police Department | 9,593 | 28 | 129 |
| Essexville Police Department | 3,285 | 2 | 20 |
| Pinconning Police Department | 1,181 | — | — |
No county-wide total is published here: the residents the FBI counts for these departments do not match the Census Bureau’s count for the county (a department here also serves another county, or a state police troop is listed here), so a total would not be accurate.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
ZIP codes in Bay County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48706 | 38,974 | $922 | $155,800 | $62,747 | 21.8% |
| 48708 | 25,635 | $751 | $107,700 | $50,518 | 29.9% |
| 48732 | 11,340 | $840 | $169,600 | $57,903 | 31.6% |
| 48650 | 6,510 | $774 | $151,800 | $61,911 | 14.2% |
| 48611 | 6,093 | $933 | $177,100 | $87,963 | 16.8% |
| 48634 | 4,334 | $751 | $167,400 | $87,992 | 2.8% |
| 48631 | 3,681 | $820 | $172,200 | $74,398 | 22.4% |
| 48747 | 1,549 | $1,147 | $141,300 | $81,458 | 6.0% |
| 48613 | 1,081 | $900 | $160,900 | $58,846 | 5.7% |
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Questions about Bay County
Which place in Bay County has the highest rent?
Beaver Township (Bay County) has the highest median gross rent, $1,445 (±$177) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Bay County has the lowest rent?
Pinconning has the lowest median gross rent, $559 (±$321) a month.
What is the median rent in Bay County, Michigan?
The median gross rent in Bay County is $860 (±$37) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bay County, Michigan
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bay County, Michigan
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Bay City, MI MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .