Minneapolis metro, MN relocation guide
Moving to Bay City, MN
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About Bay City
Bay City is a tiny Mississippi River village in Pierce County on Wisconsin Highway 35, the Great River Road, at the upper end of Lake Pepin (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). About 440 residents (2020 census) live in river-town cottages and modest homes strung along the highway between the bluffs and the water.
Home prices in Bay City
Home prices in Bay City vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Bay City
- Lake Pepin shoreline
- Great River Road (WI-35)
- Bay City panorama
- BNSF river line
- Maiden Rock bluff and village
- Frontenac State Park (Minnesota)
- Red Wing, Minnesota
Commuting from Bay City
- Car commute via **WI-35 (Great River Road) to US-10** at Prescott (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
- Approximate drive to **downtown St. Paul: ~60–70 minutes** (approximate); to downtown Minneapolis: **~75–85 minutes** (approximate).
Bay City FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Bay City, MN?
Home prices in Bay City vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Bay City, MN?
Car commute via **WI-35 (Great River Road) to US-10** at Prescott (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026).
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.