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Bath, New York

Bath, New York, in Steuben county, is 58 miles S of Rochester, New York (center to center) and 88 miles SE of Buffalo, New York. The village contains a population of approximately 5,641.

The People and Families of Bath

In Bath, about 45% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Bath, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the village.

Bath boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bath had a median family income of $39,114.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Bath favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,000. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the village.

Bath Housing

Bath has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 56% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the village might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Bath, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. Rents in the village tend toward the low side for New York.

Commuting

In Bath, 88% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Bath can boast better commuting than most places.

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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