Bay Point 57 Below average
Bay Point Livability #728 ranked city in California#21,145 ranked city in the USARanks better than 27% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Bay Point

PROS
  • Employment

    The combination of higher than average median home income, income per capita and low unemployment rates results in a score that is well above average in the employment category.

  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Health & Safety

    A high score in the health and safety category is a result of good air quality and the accessibility to health facilities such as hospitals, clinics, doctors, pharmacies and fire stations.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Cost Of Living

    Based on the most recent cost of living data, this area is more expensive to live in. You can expect to pay more for everyday goods and services, housing, groceries and utilities.

  • Crime

    This area is reporting high crime rates per 100,000 people and could signify that it is a dangerous place to live. Crime rates include both violent and property crimes.

  • Schools

    Lower than average education levels, poor reading and math scores, as well as the inaccessibility of local elementary and high schools could all be factors in the low schools score.

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What's it like Living in Bay Point?

Located in the state of California, Bay Point is a medium-sized city with a population of 25,378 residents. Bay Point has a population density of 3,949 people per square mile. This would be considered well above the national population density level. More than a quarter of the residents of Bay Point identify themselves as Hispanic or Latino, and 56% of the population speak Spanish as their primary or secondary language. With an average age of 32 years old, Bay Point could be a great place to live for young adults as this age is well below the national average. Bay Point is very likely to be a great place to live for singles as only 46%, of the population (over fifteen) are classified as married. Something to be aware of when living in Bay Point are the above average commute times. If you're looking for a short commute to work, this might not be the right area for you. With one way commute time of 38 minutes, this comes in much higher than the national average of 26 minutes.

Whether you’re relocating to a new town to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Bay Point could be a positive experience compared to other cities in California if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. With useful information like crime, cost of living, commute, housing and other key data points, finding the best places to live in Bay Point and in the areas around Bay Point is a much easier task.

Bay Point, CA receives 61 out of 100 for its livability score; this results in a ranking of #588 in California and #16,095 in the USA. If we dig a little deeper into each category within the livability score, we see that Bay Point has higher than average grades for the following: employment (B+) and housing (A+). The bad news for Bay Point, there are some categories for which it does not score well, this includes: amenities (F), crime (F) and cost of living (F).

A healthy real estate market serves as a key economic indicator. It could signify overall local economic strength, stability and reflects consumer confidence in the area. Based on multiple factors including: median home and rental prices, appreciation rates and home affordability, Bay Point has received high marks in the housing category. Based on these calculations, the apartment rental and real estate market appears to be very healthy.

There are many factors that go into deciding if an area is the right fit for your lifestyle. Certain “must haves” like low crime, great schools and nearby amenities are all at the top of most people's lists. But before even considering if those options are attainable, we'll need to know if the real estate in Bay Point is actually affordable. Median real estate prices in Bay Point come in at $332,900, which is 18.7% lower than the California average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In Bay Point, the home price to income ratio is 4.8, which is 25% lower than the California average.

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      Bay Point transportation information

      Statistic Bay Point California National
      Average one way commute38min28min26min
      Workers who drive to work71.3%73.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool18.9%10.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit4.6%5.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%1.1%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.3%2.7%2.8%
      Working from home2.9%5.4%4.6%
      Source: The Bay Point, CA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).