Living in Bay County, Florida

Bay County is a county in Florida with a population of around 181,635, part of the Panama City-Lynn Haven, FL MSA metro area. The main communities are Panama City, Lynn Haven, Callaway.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,811/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $360K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.1%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 65°F) and hot summers (highs around 88°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Bay County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 40 and a predominantly working-class population (24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.