Bath, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Sagadahoc County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
8,801 Population 965/sq mi density
$65,565 Median Income $44,310 per capita
$285,400 Home Value $378,676 Zillow
$967 Median Rent 31.4% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
79 Violent Crime/100K 733 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$65,565 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$285,400 home value, $967/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
79 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Bath, ME

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,565
13% below
$44,310 per capita
Home Value
$285,400
1% above
Zillow: $378,676
Median Rent
$967/mo
17% below
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
79/100K
79% below
733/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.6%
18% above
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
4% below
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

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)

Income
87%
Home Value
101%
Rent
83%
Poverty
76%
Bachelor's
118%
Unemployment
164%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bath a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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.

Data Overview

People

Population8,801
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density965/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans9.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,565
Per Capita$44,310
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$3,088M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,215

Housing

A
Home Value$285,400
Rent$967
Ownership64.6%
Zillow$378,676
Housing Units4,521
Rent Burden31.4%

Crime

F
Violent79/100K
Property733/100K

Health

Obesity30.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,914/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain50.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation58 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+39.6%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+15.4%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 57%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Bath was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Portland International Jetport (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.