Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
18%
Bath
Bath, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,365
Population
2,231
Renter Mix
12% Rent
Experience small-town living next to East Lansing
Suburban
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Rural
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Quaint
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Peaceful
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Secluded
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Close-Knit
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Welcoming
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Scenic
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Lush
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Located just north of East Lansing, Bath exudes a small-town atmosphere in a tranquil environment. Bath is home to a close-knit community in addition to lush greenery and open space. Residents enjoy all kinds of outdoor recreation at Park Lake, Wiswasser Park, and Rose Lake State Wildlife Research Area.
Bath is also convenient to numerous golfing destinations, including Hawk Hollow Golf Course, Walnut Hills Golf Club, and Timber Ridge Golf Club. East Lansing’s many dining and entertainment options are just a short drive away from Bath. Quick access to I-69 and U.S. 127 makes getting around from Bath simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$61,807
Average: $77,057
Education
367
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,028
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bath has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
12%
Non-Renters
88%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Bath, MI is $1,365 for one bedroom, $1,577 for two bedrooms, and $1,905 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bath has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,365/month
794 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bath, MI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Michigan Wetland Management District
- Michigan State University Museum
- W.J. Beal Botanical Garden
- Abrams Planetarium
- MSU Horticulture Gardens
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Capital Region International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.