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West Bath, ME


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West Bath, Maine

West Bath, Maine, in Sagadahoc county, is 27 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 124 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is home to some 1,798 residents.

The People and Families of West Bath

In West Bath, about 65% of adults are married.

The people of West Bath are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Bath had a median family income of $52,986. More so than most places, the people in West Bath generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in West Bath are poor than in most places in Maine. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the town. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in West Bath.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($2,450) among 2004 Presidential candidates in West Bath. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the town.

West Bath Housing

According to the 2000 census, 80% of the housing in West Bath was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice town, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In West Bath, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

West Bath strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 7%West Bath Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 9%West Bath People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 11%West Bath Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 11%West Bath Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%West Bath College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 17%West Bath Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of West Bath, ME

Comparing West Bath to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men910
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Women99
Male Share of the Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Senior Citizens34
Racial Diversity35
Female Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income99
People Above Poverty89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home73
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Housing Recently Built98
People Living Alone46
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
Affordability of Rents33
Affordability of Property Taxes32
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