Real Estate Investing in Bay City, Wisconsin

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,020 • Pierce County

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Should you buy in Bay City, WI? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (71/100)

Solid choice — stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.4% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $322,476
Avg Monthly Rent $1,368
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Bay City Real Estate

Bay City in Wisconsin is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

decisively Bay City's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects muted investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

Rent trends and price trends in Bay City are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Wisconsin.

The 0% renter share in Bay City masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Avg Home Value
$322,476
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,368
1% Rule
✗ Below
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ZIP Codes in Bay City, WI

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bay City, WI

Is real estate in Bay City, WI a good investment right now?

Our data puts Bay City, WI at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $322K and rents around $1,368/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Do landlords face vacancy issues in Bay City, WI?

Bay City, WI vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

What is the average monthly rent in Bay City, WI?

The typical rental in Bay City, WI commands about $1,368/mo monthly. That rent profile even-keeled cash flow against the $322K purchase basis.

How should investors approach Bay City, WI?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in Bay City, WI. With home values at $322K and rents near $1,368/mo, other strategies can work but produce predictable rather than outsized returns.

What are home prices like in Bay City, WI?

Homes in Bay City, WI typically sell near $322K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which measured long-term demand.

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