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Aerial view of downtown Bath, Maine, a city of 8,870 residents nicknamed the "City of Ships" due to its major shipyard located on the Kennebec River
Bath, ME area brief · Updated 2026-07-01

Bath, clearly.

Bath is a city in and county seat of Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States. Bath had a 2024 population of 8,870. Bath is growing at a rate of 0.29% annually, and its population has increased by 1.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,764 in 2020.

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Maine city profile8,801residents in the city profile

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The 30-second read

Start with the numbers that shape a move.

These are planning signals, not a verdict. Verify the exact home, neighborhood, commute, parcel, and provider.

Typical household income$65,565

City ACS marker where available

Median home value$285,400

4.4× household income

2-bedroom rent$967/mo

17.7% of annual income

Property tax paid$3,730

Median annual marker

What stands out

Bath deserves a complete cost check.

01

Housing is the first filter

The 4.4× home-value-to-income marker makes taxes, insurance, dues, and repairs part of the decision.

02

Rent needs a listing check

$967/mo is a planning marker. Current listings, fees, utilities, and commute costs still decide fit.

03

Context must stay labeled

City metrics are preferred. State or coordinate-derived signals remain labeled so they are not mistaken for address-level facts.

Costs and affordability

Bath Affordability Snapshot

54/100
Median household income$65,565

City ACS marker where available

2BR rent marker$967/mo

5.7× annual rent coverage

Median property tax paid$3,730

Verify parcel and exemptions

Electricity reference$0.284/kWh

Provider and usage still matter

Housing

Housing and Ownership Checks

Compare
Median home value$285,400

Public city estimate where available

Home value to income4.4×

Screen before parcel-level costs

2BR rent$967/mo

Not a live listing feed

Property tax paid$3,730

Median marker, not a parcel quote

Verify listing condition, insurance, association dues, inspection scope, tax exemptions, and current financing.

Bath locator

City Location

Latitude43.9

Census coordinate

Longitude-69.8

Census coordinate

EPA and USGS context

Outdoors and Nearby Features

Green-space proximityCheck locally

EPA context where available

Park distanceCheck locally

Average context, not a route

Nearby streamsCheck locally

GNIS features within the mapped radius

Nearby summitsCheck locally

GNIS features within the mapped radius

CDC PLACES context

Community Health Signals

Annual checkupCheck locally

Community estimate

Dental visitCheck locally

Community estimate

No insuranceCheck locally

Coverage-gap context

Short sleepCheck locally

Community estimate

Community estimates are not diagnosis, medical advice, or provider availability.

Health and economy

Employment, Education, and Momentum

Unemployment reference3.1%

City or labeled state context

Business establishments43,345

Maine context when city data is unavailable

Bachelors plus39.6%

Educational attainment

Median age46.4

Community profile

Safety context

Labeled Public Safety References

Property crime countCheck locally

Maine state context

Violent crime countCheck locally

Maine state context

Motor vehicle theftCheck locally

Maine state context

BurglaryCheck locally

Maine state context

State-context caveat: these values are not a city crime rate, neighborhood score, or address-level safety ranking.

Homeowner planning

Homeowner Planning Guides

Project guides connected to Bath housing, weather, utility, and maintenance decisions.

State guide

Roof Replacement

Plan roof replacement in Maine with defined service scopes, public data context, source notes, quote checks, FAQs, and provider-neutral planning...

$8,000-$24,000Open guide
State guide

HVAC Installation

Plan hvac installation in Maine with defined service scopes, public data context, source notes, quote checks, FAQs, and provider-neutral plannin...

$5,500-$14,500Open guide
State guide

Plumber Rates

Plan plumbing in Maine with defined service scopes, public data context, source notes, quote checks, FAQs, and provider-neutral planning guidanc...

$85-$165/hrOpen guide
State guide

Electrician Rates

Plan electrical in Maine with defined service scopes, public data context, source notes, quote checks, FAQs, and provider-neutral planning guida...

$90-$175/hrOpen guide
State guide

Concrete & Flatwork

Plan concrete & flatwork in Maine with defined service scopes, public data context, source notes, quote checks, FAQs, and provider-neutral plann...

$3,000-$18,000Open guide
State guide

Decks & Outdoor Structures

Plan decks & outdoor structures in Maine with defined service scopes, public data context, source notes, quote checks, FAQs, and provider-neutra...

$4,500-$28,000Open guide
State guide

Foundation Repair

Plan foundation repair in Maine with defined service scopes, public data context, source notes, quote checks, FAQs, and provider-neutral plannin...

$2,500-$18,000Open guide
State guide

Garage Door Repair

Plan garage door repair in Maine with defined service scopes, public data context, source notes, quote checks, FAQs, and provider-neutral planni...

$180-$1,800Open guide
Built to be checked

Sources, freshness, and limits.

Four primary sources stay visible. Open the compact details for the remaining providers, metric notes, and methodology.

Wikipedia

Public data used for local planning context.

Census ACS

Population, income, housing, and commute data.

More sources, metric notes, and methodology
CDC PLACES

Community health estimates from the CDC.

  • Home Price Trends: Bath, ME includes home price trend information where reliable local or state data is available.
  • Local Businesses: Bath, ME includes business count information to help you understand the local economy.

Values may use city, state, or coordinate-derived geography. Each contextual field is labeled; address-level costs and risks require direct verification.

Dashboard data updated 2026-07-01.