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Bath, New York

Introduction to Bath, New York

Bath, New York, in Steuben County, is 58 miles S of Rochester, New York and 88 miles SE of Buffalo, New York. The village’s population is approximately 5,641.

Bath History

Bath was established as a village in 1793. It was officially incorporated in 1816, but not organized until 1836. It was most likely named after an English city with the same name. The village is the county seat of Steuben County, which was founded on March 12, 1772.

Bath and nearby Attractions

  • Birdseye Hollow Park & State Forest
  • Glenn H. Curtiss Museum
  • Mossy Bank Park
  • Mount Morris Dam
  • American Red Cross, Clara Barton House Chapter 1

Things To Do In Bath

Clara Barton’s House, located in Bath, served as the working headquarters of the first chapter of the American Red Cross. The Glenn H. Curtiss Museum features exhibits on aviation and regional wine-making. Local golfers can enjoy a round at the Bath Country Club, while the Keuka Lake State Park offers swimming, fishing, boating and camping opportunities. The village also hosts the Steuben County Fair, the country’s oldest continuous fair.

Bath Transportation

Air transportation is available from Greater Rochester International Airport.

Bath Higher Education

Nearby colleges and universities include Corning Community College, Finger Lakes Community College and Mansfield University of Pennsylvania.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 7%Bath Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 8%Bath Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Bath, NY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population109
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Men54
Male Share of the Population55
Racial Diversity24
Children Under 5 Years Old23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults43
People in Middle Class or Better32
People Above Poverty32
Median Family Income32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home98
Public Transportation Use64
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Affordability of Property Taxes48
Housing Recently Built14

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime62
Low Violent Crime54

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Soldiers' home between 1890 and 1901

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