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Bay City, Michigan is a city located in Bay County on the Saginaw Bay of Lake Huron. It is known for its historic sites, outdoor activities, and local festivals. In terms of rankings, Bay City has been listed as one of the “Best Affordable Places to Live” by U.S. News & World Report, and as one of the “Best Small Cities to Raise a Family” by BestPlaces.com. Additionally, Bay City was named in the top 5% of cities nationwide for the most affordable housing markets by SmartAsset. With an average commute time of 20 minutes or less and plenty of attractions for all ages, it's not hard to see why so many families have chosen to call Bay City their home.

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Bay City offers low prices for homes due to lower population (Current lower demand). Years ago, the population was more than 3x as big due to big lumber industry, etc.  More

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But everything else is going to  More

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There are many pros to Bay City, it is incredibly cheap to live in and most everything is very affordable. The problem is that the economy is terrible and there aren't  More

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