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About Bay View

Village in Ohio, United States
608Population
0.3 sq miArea
581 ftElevation

Bay View is a village in Erie County, Ohio, United States. The population was 608 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Metropolitan Statistical Area. The village consists primarily of summer homes (many converted to year-round use) and a few small businesses. The community lies on the shores of Sandusky Bay.

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Housing in Bay View

$180K▼ 4.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Bay View home is worth about $180,000, down 4.1% in a year, 27% below the Ohio typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Most working residents leave Bay View for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Sandusky (14%), Margaretta (10%) and Perkins (7%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Sandusky
14%
Margaretta
10%
Perkins
7%
Bellevue
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Bay View →

Health in Bay View

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2better than OH·8worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Firelands Regional Medical CenterSandusky · 6.2 mi · ER
Erie County Health DepartmentSandusky · 4.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Bay View · CMS · HRSAHealth in Bay View →

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 26% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes
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Bay View has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 33 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 24°Winter
56° / 41°Spring
80° / 65°Summer
62° / 47°Fall
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Nearest: Sandusky LibrarySandusky · 6 miles · 60 hrs a week
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