Question 1

Is 77414 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 77414 in Bay City has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Bay City city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 77414 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 77414?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 77414 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 77414. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 77414 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Bay City. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 77414?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 77414 is approximately $197K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 77414 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 77414 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 77414 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 77414 has an overall NeighborScore of 70/100, placing it in the moderate range for Bay City. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 70/100, 77414 scores similarly to the middle tier of Bay City neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Bay City — ZIP 77414

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
BAY CITY H S	09–12	—	—	—
BAY CITY J H	06–08	—	—	—
CHERRY EL	PK–KG	—	—	—
TENIE HOLMES EL	03–05	—	—	—
ROBERTS EL	01–02	—	—	—