Living in West Bath, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Bath · Census data 2020–2024
West Bath has 1,863 residents with a median age of 54.2. The median household income is $103,333 (38% higher than the Maine median), the median home value is $422,800, the median rent is $1,112/month.
West Bath at a glance
- Population
- 1,863
- Median age
- 54.2State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $103,333State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $422,800State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $1,112/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 82.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.7%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is West Bath a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 38% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: Home values 43% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Bath
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Bath the median home value is $422,800, 27% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,112 per month, which is 18.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,017 a month in housing costs.
West Bath median household income
The median household income in West Bath is $103,333 and the income per person is $55,783. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in West Bath: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,039
- Owner-occupied
- 82.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.7%
- Vacant
- 21.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.28
West Bath demographics
- Population
- 1,863
- Median age
- 54.2
- Under 18
- 14.7%
- 65 and older
- 29.4%
- Households
- 814
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 11.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Bath ›
Education in West Bath
50.7% of adults 25 and older in West Bath have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 19.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Bath
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 17.1%
- Drive alone
- 73.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98%
West Bath vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bath | 1,863 | $103,333 | $422,800 | $1,112 |
| Arrowsic | 597 | $99,107 | $584,200 | $1,600 |
| Bath | 8,815 | $69,390 | $310,900 | $1,044 |
| Brunswick | 22,336 | $74,952 | $376,300 | $1,469 |
| Woolwich | 3,158 | $102,175 | $254,500 | — |
| Topsham | 9,706 | $91,028 | $360,800 | $1,355 |
| Westport Island | 835 | $87,564 | $351,700 | $1,250 |
| Phippsburg | 2,238 | $107,833 | $335,800 | $1,022 |
| Southport | 550 | $89,000 | $495,800 | $1,094 |
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What is the median household income in West Bath, ME?
The median household income in West Bath is $103,333, 38% higher than the Maine median of $74,733 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in West Bath?
The median home value in West Bath is $422,800, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in West Bath?
The median gross rent in West Bath is $1,112 per month, about 18.4% of household income.
Is West Bath, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 38% higher than the Maine median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: home values 43% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in West Bath?
The median age in West Bath is 54.2 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in West Bath?
The average commute to work in West Bath is 21 minutes; 17.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Bath?
The unemployment rate in West Bath is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Bath?
50.7% of adults in West Bath have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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