Living in Bath (Berkeley Springs), West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bath (Berkeley Springs) · Census data 2020–2024
Bath (Berkeley Springs) has 975 residents with a median age of 40.8. The median household income is $39,219 (34% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $185,100, the median rent is $762/month.
Bath (Berkeley Springs) is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bath (Berkeley Springs) at a glance
- Population
- 975
- Median age
- 40.8State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $39,219State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $185,100State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $762/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 40.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Bath (Berkeley Springs) a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 2.3%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the West Virginia median; home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Bath (Berkeley Springs)
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bath (Berkeley Springs) the median home value is $185,100, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $762 per month, which is 28.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,239 a month in housing costs.
Bath (Berkeley Springs) median household income
The median household income in Bath (Berkeley Springs) is $39,219 and the income per person is $29,180. 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Bath (Berkeley Springs): homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 587
- Owner-occupied
- 40.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 59.5%
- Vacant
- 13.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 1.92
Bath (Berkeley Springs) demographics
- Population
- 975
- Median age
- 40.8
- Under 18
- 16.1%
- 65 and older
- 28.2%
- Households
- 509
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 18.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bath (Berkeley Springs) ›
Education in Bath (Berkeley Springs)
27.1% of adults 25 and older in Bath (Berkeley Springs) have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bath (Berkeley Springs)
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 65.8%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 13.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.5%
Bath (Berkeley Springs) vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath (Berkeley Springs) | 975 | $39,219 | $185,100 | $762 |
| Great Cacapon | 587 | $53,173 | $81,900 | — |
| Hancock | 1,625 | $34,886 | $190,900 | $924 |
| Bethel | 1,533 | $74,856 | $264,200 | $823 |
| Union | 972 | $96,023 | $264,800 | $900 |
| Thompson | 952 | $81,932 | $261,900 | $1,104 |
| Hedgesville | 379 | $89,141 | $207,800 | $1,357 |
| Paw Paw | 459 | $65,000 | $87,000 | $977 |
| Mann | 527 | $53,750 | $183,700 | $669 |
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What is the median household income in Bath (Berkeley Springs), WV?
The median household income in Bath (Berkeley Springs) is $39,219, 34% lower than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bath (Berkeley Springs)?
The median home value in Bath (Berkeley Springs) is $185,100, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Bath (Berkeley Springs)?
The median gross rent in Bath (Berkeley Springs) is $762 per month, about 28.5% of household income.
Is Bath (Berkeley Springs), WV a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 2.3%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the West Virginia median; home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.4%.
What is the median age in Bath (Berkeley Springs)?
The median age in Bath (Berkeley Springs) is 40.8 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Bath (Berkeley Springs)?
The average commute to work in Bath (Berkeley Springs) is 30 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bath (Berkeley Springs)?
The unemployment rate in Bath (Berkeley Springs) is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bath (Berkeley Springs)?
27.1% of adults in Bath (Berkeley Springs) 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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