Apartments for rent in Bath, NY

Bath, New York is a small town with a population of approximately 6,000. Retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (20%) here than nationally (14%), while young adults appear in smaller numbers. A slim majority of residents own their homes (53%) as opposed to renting (47%) in Bath. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $586/month, which is $694 a month lower than the state average.

Compared to the national average (5%), Bath has a relatively large number of residents over the age of 25 who possess an Associate's degree (7%). Additionally, 7% have earned a Bachelor's degree and 5% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate. Many Bath residents work in one of three industries: retail, healthcare, and manufacturing. Combined, these industries make up 20% of the town's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, which ranks as the top field in the town. With an average annual income of almost $47,000, Bath workers bring in about $34,000 less than the average New York resident. The town's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345.

Bath has an average commute time of about 18 minutes, shorter than the New York average of about 38 minutes. Many residents (31%) drive themselves to work, while public transit is not used widely. Walking (4%) isn't a common means of commuting to work, though the number exceeds the national average.