Cost of Living in Bath, NY

Population 5,595 · New York · Data vintage 2023

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Household incomes in Bath run well below national norms — a median of $45,514 versus the $74,580 US figure. Housing costs partially offset that gap (typical home values around $104,000).

Geographically, Bath is about 60 miles south of Rochester, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 14% lower than Rochester's $121,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 34

Rent 57

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Bath

The median home value in Bath is $104,300 — 66% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $750/month, 43% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $45,514/year is 39% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.3%, above the national average of 4.8%. New York's top state income tax rate is 10.9% and the combined sales tax is 8.5%. The climate averages highs of 59.0°F and lows of 37.1°F. Overall, Bath has a cost of living index of 43 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 57% less expensive.

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Bath has limited residential data

Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:

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🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$104,300

66% below avg

Median Rent

$750/mo

43% below avg

Price-to-Rent Ratio

11.6x

Favors buying

Property Tax Rate

1.7%

Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio

$965

1 BR

$1,051

2 BR

$1,302

3 BR

$1,619

4 BR

$1,813

Owner-occupied 56.9%

Renter-occupied 43.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$750

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $1,364/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

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Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

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White Bread (lb)

$1.912

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Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

20.3 min

25% below avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

12.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

76.5%

Carpooled

7.5%

Walked

2.3%

Bicycle

0.1%

Work from home

12.1%

⚡ Utilities

Electricity

$0.176/kWh

0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 10.9%

Total Sales Tax 8.5%

State rate 4.0%

Avg local rate 4.5%

Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income

$45,514

39% below avg

Per Capita Income

$30,162

Unemployment Rate

5.3%

10% above avg

Poverty Rate

18.7%

Labor Force Participation

58.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 8.2%

Graduate degree 8.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 46.7

Male median age 48.4

Female median age 45.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High

59.0°F

Avg Low

37.1°F

Annual Precip

32.4"

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	34	36	45	58	70	78	82	81	73	61	49	39
Low °F	16	17	24	34	44	54	58	57	49	39	30	23
Precip"	1.66	1.34	2.39	2.81	2.98	3.50	3.36	3.58	3.47	3.02	2.21	2.04

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 40 — Good

75.1%

Good air days/yr

256

Max AQI recorded

153

PM2.5 days

212

Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

92%

4-Year Graduation Rate

10.9:1

Student-teacher ratio

Public schools

1,508

Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Bath, NY?

Bath has a cost index of 43 (100 = national average). It is 57% below the national average.

What is average rent in Bath, NY?

The median gross rent in Bath is $750 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Bath?

The median home value in Bath is $104,300 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Bath?

The median household income in Bath is $45,514 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Bath, NY?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Bath is 8.5%. The New York state income tax top rate is 10.9%.

Is Bath, NY affordable?

Yes, Bath is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 43 — about 57% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Bath?

Bath has average high temperatures of 59.0°F and average lows of 37.1°F. Annual precipitation is 32.4". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Bath at a Glance

Population: 5,595
Median Income: $45,514
Home Value: $104,300
Median Rent: $750/mo
Unemployment: 5.3%
Avg High Temp: 59.0°F
Sales Tax: 8.5%

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