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Bath (Berkeley Springs), WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Morgan County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
899 Population 2,644/sq mi density
$36,250 Median Income $27,945 per capita
$185,400 Home Value $237,798 Zillow
$830 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 1.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$185,400 home value, $830/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Bath (Berkeley Springs), WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,250
52% below
$27,945 per capita
Home Value
$185,400
34% below
Zillow: $237,798
Median Rent
$830/mo
29% below
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
168/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
27% below
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
20.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Bath (Berkeley Springs) Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bath (Berkeley Springs)'s value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
48%
Home Value
66%
Rent
71%
Poverty
167%
Bachelor's
73%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bath (Berkeley Springs) a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bath (Berkeley Springs) residents earn a median household income of $36,250 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,945. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 386 business establishments, including 30 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bath (Berkeley Springs) is $185,400 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,798. Median rent is $830/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Bath (Berkeley Springs) reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 168/100K.

Education

24.7% of adults in Bath (Berkeley Springs) hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bath (Berkeley Springs) has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population899
Median Age43.6 yrs
Density2,644/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$36,250
Per Capita$27,945
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty20.7%
County GDP$413M
Avg Weekly Wage$889

Housing

B+
Home Value$185,400
Rent$830
Ownership35.9%
Zillow$237,798
Housing Units517
Rent Burden28.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property168/100K

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death13,254/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain42.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation657 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute33 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Bath (Berkeley Springs) was founded in 1776.
The median home in Bath (Berkeley Springs) was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Eastern Wv Regional/Shepherd Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.