Market Intelligence Report — MI-020

Bay City, MI

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-MI-05
Updated: May 2026
Median Listing
$215K
+7.5% YOY
Pending Ratio
0.87
-9.3% YOY
Active Inventory
205
+57.7% YOY
Median DOM
40 Days
+53.8% YOY

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Market Signals & Indicators

Supply Dynamics

205 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 148 per month.

Pricing Pressure
17.6%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +5.1% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +10.4% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.87

Pending-to-active ratio — supply and demand dynamics are mixed.

Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Bay City, MI
CBSA Code
13020
State
MI
Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Bay City?+

    As of May 2026, the Bay City metro is classified as Stabilizing. Pending ratio is 0.87 with median days on market at 40.

  • Are home prices dropping in Bay City?+

    Median listing price is $215K, +7.5% year over year. 17.6% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Bay City?+

    The typical listing sits 40 days on market, a +53.8% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 148 per month.

  • Where can I find a trusted Bay City real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Bay City agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

Vintage: May 2026 · CBSA 13020 · 2mo history