At a Glance
Median Income
$72,000
$54,662 per capita
Home Value
$401,600
Zillow: $333,640
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
39.9%
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
16.0% 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?
B+
3.9 / 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 $72,000 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,662. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,350 business establishments, including 94 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bath is $401,600 , 42% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $333,640. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
39.9% of adults in Bath hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bath has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population229
Median Age66.0 yrs
Density636/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans14.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,000
Per Capita$54,662
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$2,369M
Avg Weekly Wage$968
Housing
B+
Home Value$401,600
Rent$1,125
Ownership84.4%
Zillow$333,640
Housing Units167
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,293/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain51.6 in/yr
Elevation11 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.9%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+15.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute32 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Bath was founded in 1705.
The median home in Bath was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.