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Bath, PA


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Bath, Pennsylvania

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.

The People and Families of Bath

In Bath, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bath had a median family income of $52,300. The typical family in Bath is better off than most in Pennsylvania.

Political Inclinations

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 Housing

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.

Commuting

In Bath, 93% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the town -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Bath Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Bath Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Bath, PA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men98
Children Under 5 Years Old810
Racial Diversity78
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens42
Age of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size69
Portion of People Married56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty77
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times65
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone64
Housing Recently Built59
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Affordability of Rents34
Affordability of Property Taxes23
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