Matagorda County, Texas
Bay City Real Estate and Local Guide
Bay City is the county seat of Matagorda County, an agricultural and industrial hub on the coastal prairie near the lower Colorado River. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Bay City best.
About the area
Living in Bay City, TX
The Matagorda County Museum in Bay City holds artifacts recovered from La Salle's 1686 ship La Belle.
The housing market
Homes in Bay City
- About 51% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, a relatively high renter share for a small Texas city.
- Roughly 57% of housing units are single-family homes, with the balance in multifamily and manufactured housing.
- The median home value is about $149,800.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Bay City home
Matagorda County Museum
Local history museum featuring artifacts from the La Belle shipwreck
Matagorda County Courthouse Square
Historic downtown square lined with shops and restaurants
Matagorda County Birding Nature Center
Thirty-five-acre gardens and wildlife area along the Colorado River
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.