Bay City, TX
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$207 Avg asking sale price
$15 Avg asking lease rate
5,019 SF Avg unit lease size
22,738 SF Avg building size for sale
6.53% Average cap rate

Bay City's Demographic Profile

Bay City has 7,164 households and a median income of $48,463, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +2% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 19,303
# Households 7,164
Median age 36
Median household income $48,463
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 3,252
5-year population change +2%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Bay City $59 6,257 SF
Sargent $233 3,929 SF
Brazoria $1,767 1,522 SF
West Columbia $587 1,936 SF
Lake Jackson $610 11,375 SF

Commercial Properties For Sale in Bay City

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Hampton by Hilton Inn & Suites Bay City

Bay City, TX 77414

  • 54,749 SF Hospitality
  • $9,400,000
For Sale

909 Avenue C

Bay City, TX 77414

  • 2,080 SF Office Building
  • $59,000
For Sale

3021 Avenue F

Bay City, TX 77414

  • 1,400 SF Multifamily
  • $239,000
For Sale

Comfort Suites Bay City

Bay City, TX 77414

  • 79,634 SF Hospitality
  • $2,700,000
For Sale

Best Western Plus Bay City Inn & Suites

Bay City, TX 77414

  • 24,968 SF Hospitality
  • 7.30% Cap Rate
  • $3,800,000
For Sale

Take 5 Oil Change

Bay City, TX 77414

  • 1,707 SF Retail Building
  • 5.75% Cap Rate
  • $1,806,854

Average Price For Sale

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Average Size For Lease

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Number of Listings

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Bay City pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Bay City $207 22,738 SF
Sargent $210 19,090 SF
Wadsworth $71 9,100 SF
Sweeny $850 2,462 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Bay City alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Bay City or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Bay City 19,303 7,164 36 $48,463 3 3,252 2%
Sargent 25,760 9,887 39 $48,871 3 3,666 1%
Sweeny 4,064 1,494 38 $69,537 3 516 11%
Van Vleck 1,663 621 40 $50,283 3 110 -9%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Bay City, TX and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Bay City

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Is Bay City a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Bay City offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Bay City?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Bay City. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Bay City?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Bay City. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Bay City compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Bay City. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Bay City acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Bay City, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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