Bath, NB

New Brunswick

Bath is a small town in New Brunswick with a population of 440. Residents earn $52,400 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
440 Population 570/sq mi density
$52,400 Median Income $34,400 per capita
$74,000 Home Value
$665 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$52,400 median income, 10.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,000 home value, $665/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.3% bachelor's degree or higher
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%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation240 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.3%
High School+26.6%
Graduate+0.0%

Community

Commute25 min

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
570
People / sq mi
49.6yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 51.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Bath vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.6%
23% above US avg
Spanish2.3%
83% below US avg
Other Languages1.1%

Social Characteristics

Bath vs U.S. Average

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: Bath vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,400
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,400

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.3%
186% above US avg
Poverty Rate26.4%
113% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.2 min
Drive Alone96.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Bath is $74,000, 74% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $665 (43% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

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 Burden20.0%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied73.2%
Renter-Occupied26.8%
Housing Units205

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Bath vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Bath vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density570/sq mi
Coordinates46.5078°N, 67.5873°W
TimezoneAmerica/Moncton
6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (81% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.3%
81% below US avg
High School+26.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
D Education Grade (1.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density570/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.2 min
Drive Alone96.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home25.9%

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