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Bath, NH


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Bath, New Hampshire

Bath, New Hampshire, in Grafton county, is 85 miles N of Manchester, New Hampshire (center to center) and 133 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town contains a population of approximately 893.

The People and Families of Bath

In Bath, about 64% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Bath, at least compared to other towns of its size.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bath had a median family income of $47,000. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Bath.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Bath favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,450. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Bath Housing

Bath has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 80% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the town tend toward the low side for New Hampshire. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Bath the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Bath, 88% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Bath Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 14%Bath Affordability of Rents
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Bath Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Bath, NH

Comparing Bath to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Hampshire (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population88
Male Share of the Population84
Well-Paid Single Men84
Well-Paid Single Women74
Senior Citizens58
Female Share of the Population37
Racial Diversity11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married96
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty96
Median Family Income83
College Educated Adults72
People in Middle Class or Better72

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times68
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Housing Recently Built63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Affordability of Rents39
People Living Alone36
Affordability of Property Taxes210
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