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Bath, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Beaufort County County
Bath, NC
At a Glance
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)
Is Bath a Good Place to Live?
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 0.5% (86% 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 $313,515. 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.
Safety & Crime
Bath reports 251 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,694/100K.
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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.