Living in Bath, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bath · Census data 2020–2024
Bath has 2,896 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $60,417 (17% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $205,800, the median rent is $1,268/month.
Bath at a glance
- Population
- 2,896
- Median age
- 41.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $60,417State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $205,800State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,268/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 62.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.5%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Bath a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bath
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bath the median home value is $205,800, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,268 per month, which is 23.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,389 a month in housing costs.
Bath median household income
The median household income in Bath is $60,417 and the income per person is $42,843. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Bath: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,541
- Owner-occupied
- 62.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.9%
- Vacant
- 1.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 1.90
Bath demographics
- Population
- 2,896
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 15.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 1,521
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bath ›
Education in Bath
34.5% of adults 25 and older in Bath have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 13.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bath
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 15.7%
- Drive alone
- 81.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94%
Bath vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath | 2,896 | $60,417 | $205,800 | $1,268 |
| East Lansing | 45,758 | $45,687 | $270,800 | $1,171 |
| Haslett | 18,559 | $74,031 | $286,100 | $1,125 |
| DeWitt | 4,777 | $110,341 | $309,900 | $1,072 |
| Laingsburg | 1,769 | $77,400 | $210,100 | $888 |
| Okemos | 26,396 | $102,612 | $359,200 | $1,298 |
| Shaftsburg | 441 | $94,100 | $233,400 | — |
| Lake Victoria | 1,006 | $120,156 | $370,800 | — |
| Edgemont Park | 2,551 | $62,543 | $162,400 | $774 |
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What is the median household income in Bath, MI?
The median household income in Bath is $60,417, 17% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bath?
The median home value in Bath is $205,800, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Bath?
The median gross rent in Bath is $1,268 per month, about 23.7% of household income.
Is Bath, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 11% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Michigan median; unemployment of 6%.
What is the median age in Bath?
The median age in Bath is 41.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Bath?
The average commute to work in Bath is 22 minutes; 15.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bath?
The unemployment rate in Bath is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bath?
34.5% of adults in 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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