Local supply and market context for residential assisted living in Bay City.
Updated July 2026
Bay City, MI has 49 licensed assisted living homes (444 beds, averaging 9.1 per home). It sits in Bay County, a moderate RAL market scoring 7.0/10, with 9,110 seniors 75+ growing 3.3%.
Licensed homes
49
Bay City
Licensed beds
444
total
Avg home size
9.1 beds
per home
County opportunity
7.0/10
Moderate
The Bay City assisted living market
Bay City has 49 licensed assisted living homes totaling 444 beds — an average of 9.1 beds per home, skewing toward small residential (RAL-style) homes. As part of Bay County, it draws on a 75+ population of 9,110 growing 3.3%, with a senior median income of $45,634. See the full Bay County market or all Michigan top markets.
Frequently asked questions
How many assisted living homes are in Bay City, MI?
Bay City has 49 licensed assisted living homes with about 444 total beds.
Is Bay City a good place to open an assisted living home?
Bay City is in Bay County, which scores 7.0/10 (Moderate) on RAL Market Scout; its 75+ population is growing 3.3%. Current local supply is 49 homes.
What county is Bay City in?
Bay City is in Bay County, Michigan.
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Sources: Home and bed counts from the Michigan licensing roster (RAL Market Scout pipeline). County demand, growth, and income from U.S. Census ACS. Snapshot: 2026-07. Informational only — not legal, financial, or investment advice.