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Bay City, Texas

city · Matagorda County

At a glance

17,730
Population
$160,800
Median home value (all homes)
47% below U.S. median
$204,978
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,025/mo
Median rent
24% below U.S. median
$53,840
Median household income
31% below U.S. median
20.6 min
Average commute
88.8%
Homes with broadband
55.82%
Locations with fiber available
13.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 84 — 16% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing29% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities6% below
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost32% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college34 mi
Nearest community college25 mi
Nearest technical college35 mi
High school graduates80.5%
College graduates20.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Bay City Community Development
Bay City Community Development Corporation promotes economic development in Bay City, Texas, by supporting new and existing businesses, infrastructure, housing, education, entrepreneurship, and recreational and tourism opportunities.
county Matagorda County Economic Development Corp
The Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) is focused on growing Matagorda County through recruitment of new industries, commercial businesses, tourism infrastructure, and the expansion of existing businesses. It seeks to expand agriculture and aquaculture sectors through new crops for renewable fuel production and value-added opportunities.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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