Bath

Bath, Maine Overview

With a composite score of 62.0/100 and a A grade, Bath ranks #6 of 20 cities in Maine. Its strongest showing is in Safety (97/100), while Growth (41/100) represents its largest gap.

Income & Employment in Bath

The median household income in Bath is $65,565, 5% below the statewide median of $68,810. The local unemployment rate of 2.7% is lower than the state’s 3.2%. Population declined 0.5%.

Safety in Bath

Bath’s violent crime rate of 22.7 per 100,000 is well below both the Maine rate of 100 and national norms, making safety one of the city’s defining features. The property crime rate is 895.1 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Bath

The median home value is $285,400. Median monthly rent is $967. Renters spend 17.7% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Bath

The adult obesity rate in Bath is 30.6% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.6%. Residents report an average of 17.7 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Maine ranks #11 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Bath

Bath has a high school graduation rate of 82%. The student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $23,104 per student, well above the national median. The city has 4 public schools serving 1,395 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Bath

The annual average temperature in Bath is 48.7°F. Summers average 66.5°F. Winters average 31°F. Precipitation is abundant at 59.7 inches per year. 16% of workers in Bath work from home, well above the national average.

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