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Essexville, MI

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Experience the quiet suburban lifestyle along the Saginaw River

Suburb River Affordable Coastal Bay Boating Fishing

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.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Essexville, MI is $749 for a studio, $848 for one bedroom, $908 for two bedrooms, and $1,257 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Essexville has increased by 3.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$848/month
644 Sq Ft
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Transportation

31

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

38

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Cramer Junior High School

Public

Grades 5-8

456 Students

6
out of 10

Verellen Elementary School

Public

Grades 2-4

303 Students

5
out of 10

WR Bush Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-1

227 Students

Rating Unavailable

Llc---Bay Campus

Public

Grades PK-12

51 Students

Rating Unavailable

Cramer Junior High School

Public

Grades 5-8

456 Students

6
out of 10

Llc---Bay Campus

Public

Grades PK-12

51 Students

Rating Unavailable

Garber High School

Public

Grades 9-12

514 Students

7
out of 10

Llc---Bay Campus

Public

Grades PK-12

51 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Delta College Planetarium & Learning Center
  • Bay City Recreation Area
  • Veterans Memorial Park

Airports

  • MBS International

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