At a Glance
Median Income
$64,375
$42,460 per capita
Home Value
$202,600
Zillow: $349,398
Median Rent
$1,251/mo
19.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
11.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bath a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bath residents earn a median household income of $64,375 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,460. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,464 business establishments, including 99 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bath is $202,600 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $349,398. Median rent is $1,251/month, with 19.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
30.9% of adults in Bath hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bath has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population2,938
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density501/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,375
Per Capita$42,460
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$3,168M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
A+
Home Value$202,600
Rent$1,251
Ownership67.6%
Zillow$349,398
Housing Units1,713
Rent Burden19.4%
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,260/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation831 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed144 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Bath was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 144 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.