Bay City, TX housing market: September 2026
What's happening in the Bay City market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Bay City, TX leans toward a buyer's market: homes in Matagorda County take a median of 106 days to sell, and the number for sale is +4.6% on a year ago. Buyers have room to negotiate; sellers should price carefully.
12-month outlook
−2.5% to +1.5% for the typical Bay City home value over the next 12 months.
A projection from past prices (the trend of the last 3 and 12 months, damped), not a prediction or advice. Local conditions can move faster than any trend.
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index, September 2026 · Realtor.com county data, September 2026. Listing figures are for Matagorda County as a whole.
Bay City market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Bay City, TX?
$199,252 as of September 2026, −0.2% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Bay City, TX?
No — the typical home value changed −0.2% over the year to September 2026 and +12.4% over five years.
Is Bay City, TX a buyer's or seller's market?
It leans toward buyers: the median home in Matagorda County sells in 106 days (Realtor.com, September 2026).
How much is rent in Bay City, TX?
The typical rent is $851 a month as of September 2026, +4.9% on a year earlier (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
How many homes are for sale in Bay City, TX?
294 homes were listed for sale across Matagorda County in September 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Bay City, TX?
Homegrity lists 117 licensed agents in Matagorda County, which includes Bay City, each license verified against the state register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/bay-city.