Bath, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Sagadahoc County County
Bath, ME
At a Glance
How Bath Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bath's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bath a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bath residents earn a median household income of $65,565 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,310. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,340 business establishments, including 87 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bath is $285,400 , 1% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $378,676. Median rent is $967/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Bath reports 79 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 733/100K.
Education
39.6% of adults in Bath hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% above the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bath has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.