Median Income
$52,400
30% lower than US avg
Home Value
$74,000
74% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.3%
81% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$665
43% lower than US avg
Unemployment
10.3%
186% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
26.4%
113% higher than US avg
How Bath Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population440
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density570/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Economy
D
Median Income$52,400
Per Capita$34,400
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty26.4%
Commute25 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$74,000
Rent$665
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units205
Rent Burden20.0%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation240 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+26.6%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Bath a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Bath receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Bath has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Bath is $52,400, 30% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 26.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Bath is $74,000, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $665 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.6% have completed high school.
Bath has a population of 440 with a density of 570 people per square mile. The median age is 49.6 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
440
Total Population
2021 Census
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 96.6% |
| 23% above US avg |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 1.1% |
The median household income in Bath is $52,400, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 26.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $52,400 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $34,400 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.3% |
| 186% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 26.4% |
| 113% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 25.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 96.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 25.9% |
The median home value in Bath is $74,000, 74% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $665 (43% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $74,000 |
| 74% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $665 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 20.0% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 73.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.8% |
| Housing Units | 205 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Bath vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Bath vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 570/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5078°N, 67.5873°W |
| Timezone | America/Moncton |