Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
23%
Essexville
Essexville, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$912
Population
3,275
Renter Mix
12% Rent
Experience the quiet suburban lifestyle along the Saginaw River
Suburb
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River
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Affordable
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Coastal
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Bay
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Boating
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Fishing
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Essexville is a small suburban community on the northeast side of Bay City on the bank of the Saginaw River. The city is almost entirely residential, with a few small businesses along Woodside Avenue—Petit Four Pastry is an immensely popular bakery, and Silver Palace right down the street serves as a favorite local hangout known equally for its food and its cocktails.
The affordable rental market around Essexville includes a large number of low-rise apartments, including several surrounding the Bay County Golf Course. Folks in Essexville enjoy direct access to the larger Bay City and Saginaw for both work and leisure, as well as close proximity to Saginaw Bay for boating and fishing.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$67,146
Average: $80,730
Education
785
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,557
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Essexville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
12%
Non-Renters
88%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Essexville, MI is $813 for a studio, $912 for one bedroom, $966 for two bedrooms, and $1,244 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Essexville has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$912/month
644 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Essexville, MI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
456 Students
Public
Grades K-5
303 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
227 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
51 Students
Public
Grades K-8
456 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
51 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
514 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
51 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Delta College Planetarium & Learning Center
- Bay City Recreation Area
- Veterans Memorial Park
Airports
- MBS International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.