Bath, NY

New York

Bath is a small city in New York with a population of 5,595. Residents earn $45,514 per year, which is 39% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
5,595 Population 1,765/sq mi density
$45,514 Median Income $30,162 per capita
$104,300 Home Value
$750 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$45,514 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,300 home value, $750/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $45,514
39% lower than US avg
Home Value $104,300
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.9%
50% lower than US avg
Median Rent $750
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.8%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.1%
14% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.1%
27% lower than US avg

How Bath Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,595
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density1,765/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,514
Per Capita$30,162
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$5,787M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,300
Rent$750
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.2%
Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,101 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+87.8%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 34%
Commute19 min
EV Stations3
Libraries16

Is Bath a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bath receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Bath offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bath is $45,514, 39% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 9.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bath is $104,300, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Bath experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Bath has a population of 5,595 with a density of 1,765 people per square mile. The median age is 46.7 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.9%), with 3.2% Black.

Population

5,595
Total Population
1,765
People / sq mi
46.7yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
3.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.5%
Female 55.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Bath vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.3%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
95% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bath vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bath is $45,514, which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Bath vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$45,514
39% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,162
Avg Weekly Wage$1,387
IRS Avg AGI$69,746

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below US avg
Poverty Rate9.1%
27% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,170
County GDP$5,787M

Business (County)

Restaurants220
Healthcare206
Retail294
Manufacturing71

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,139
161% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate8.76%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.0 min
Work from Home12.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Bath is $104,300, 63% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $750 (36% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$104,300
63% below US avg
Median List Price$90,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$90,500
$/Sq Ft$145
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio99.1%
Price Drops10.0%
Inventory10

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$750
36% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied56.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,139
161% above US avg
Effective Rate8.76%
In Bath, 36.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.2% report depression. 28.1% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.8%
15% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
High Blood Pressure31.7%
Asthma11.9%
COPD8.2%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.5%
Physical Inactivity28.1%
Depression24.2%
Mental Distress19.8%
Physical Distress14.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.7%
Checkup Rate77.6%
Premature Death8,363/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access52.0%
Healthcare Facilities206

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

Bath has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,101 ft (336 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density1,765/sq mi
Coordinates42.3361°N, 77.3169°W
County FIPS36101
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31.8-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.9%
D 34.1%

Winner: Republican by 31.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.9%
50% below US avg
High School+87.8%
School Test Score5.39
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density1,765/sq mi
Total Area3.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities206
Restaurants220
Retail Stores294

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.0 min
Work from Home12.1%

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