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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $45,514 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,162 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,387 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,746 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.1% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,170 |
| County GDP | $5,787M |
| Restaurants | 220 |
| Healthcare | 206 |
| Retail | 294 |
| Manufacturing | 71 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,139 |
| 161% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 8.76% |
| Commute Time | 19.0 min |
| Work from Home | 12.1% |
| Census Median | $104,300 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $90,500 |
| Median List Price | $90,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $145 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.1% |
| Price Drops | 10.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $750 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 56.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,139 |
| 161% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 8.76% |
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.1% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Mental Distress | 19.8% |
| Physical Distress | 14.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,363/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 52.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 206 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,101 ft (336 m) |
| Area | 3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,765/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3361°N, 77.3169°W |
| County FIPS | 36101 |
Winner: Republican by 31.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.9% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,765/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 16 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 206 |
| Restaurants | 220 |
| Retail Stores | 294 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 19.0 min |
| Work from Home | 12.1% |