The Town FilesBay View, Ohio
Village in Erie County · population 608 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $169,300
- Household income
- $79,792
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 30 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 55.3
Bay View is a village of 608 people in Erie County, Ohio. The median home is worth $169,300, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for retirees than 100% of Ohio towns, quieter than 91% of Ohio towns, hipper than 71% of Ohio towns.
How Bay View ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bay View is worth $169,300, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $79,792, which is more affordable than 83% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $866 a month. 88.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bay View | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $169,300 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $866 | $914 |
| Median household income | $79,792 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 88.6% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1962 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 15.3% | — |
Who lives in Bay View
| People | Bay View | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.3 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.3% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 12.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.2% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.5% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.2% | — |
| Work from home | 4.5% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 19.5 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.2% | 90.9% |
Weather in Bay View
July highs average 82.3°F and January lows 21.8°F. About 34.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 29.5 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 105 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bay View since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 8, 1953 about 3.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 43 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 15, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 1, 2012.
Severe weather in Erie County since 1996
Erie County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| July 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1651: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Erie County
Erie County had 36,283 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,985 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Bay View itself the ACS puts it at 7.6%.
Towns near Bay View
- Castalia, OH4.6 mi · 774 people · home $186,300
- Sandusky, OH5.8 mi · 25,095 people · home $113,100
- Lakeside, OH6.2 mi · 668 people · home $445,200
- Port Clinton, OH6.5 mi · 6,025 people · home $152,300
- Marblehead, OH6.9 mi · 865 people · home $376,400
- Bellevue, OH13.5 mi · 8,249 people · home $152,800
- Clyde, OH14.0 mi · 6,294 people · home $129,600
- Huron, OH14.4 mi · 6,922 people · home $222,500
Bay View questions
Is Bay View, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bay View scores better for retirees than 100% of Ohio towns and quieter than 91%. 28.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 55.3).
How much does a house cost in Bay View?
The median owner-occupied home in Bay View is valued at $169,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $79,792, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $866 a month.
What is the weather like in Bay View?
July highs average 82.3°F and January lows 21.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.0 inches of precipitation a year and 29.5 inches of snow.
Does Bay View get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bay View since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 8, 1953. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)