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Bath, Pennsylvania, in Northampton county, is 7 miles N of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 54 miles N of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Allentown - Bethlehem - Easton metropolitan area. Bath contains a population of approximately 2,678.
In Bath, about 54% of adults are married.
In 2000, Bath had a median family income of $52,300. The typical family in Bath is better off than most in Pennsylvania.
Political donors in Bath favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,570. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.
Bath has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 57% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Bath, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.
In Bath, 93% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the town -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.
Comparing Bath to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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