Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
24%
Bath
Bath, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$690
Population
5,456
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Historic architecture lines the streets of this New York State suburb
Accessible
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Suburban
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Wooded
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Historic
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Architecture
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Nestled along Interstate 86, Bath is an easily accessible suburb surrounded by rolling hills and dense forests. This small town is home to good public schools in the Bath Central School District and longstanding eateries like Restaurant 209 and Stephanie’s Family Restaurant. Locals frequent the Bath Country Club and Pulteney Park on sunny days. This historic city park features beautiful architecture, a pavilion, and open green space that hosts an array of community events and live performances.
The city of Bath sits directly north of Mossy Bank Park, offering elevated views of the city and the forests and mountains beyond. Renters are attracted to this area for its close-knit community, historic architecture, and affordable apartments.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$39,830
Average: $55,424
Education
920
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,170
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bath has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Bath, NY is $690 for one bedroom, and $723 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bath has increased by 5.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$690/month
817 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bath, NY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
510 Students
Vernon E Wightman Primary School
Public
Grades PK-5
487 Students
Public
Grades K-8
510 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
400 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Moss Hill State Forest
- Pigtail Hollow State Forest
- Cameron State Forest
- Birdseye Hollow State Forest
- Urbana State Forest
Military Bases
Airports
- Elmira/Corning Regional
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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.