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Bath, ME

Bath, ME.

Population: 11,275 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Bath, ME is $420,959 — up 0.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $369,000 after a median 58 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,870/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with icestorm, coastalflooding, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$420,959

Median home value

+0.2%

1-year change

58

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$420,959
1-year appreciation
+0.2%
3-year appreciation
+9.3%
5-year appreciation
+36.1%
10-year appreciation
+121.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$420,959
House Price Index (state)
486.3 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$369,000
Median list price
$449,950
Median price per sqft
$347
1-year sale-price change
-16.1%
Median days on market
58 days
Homes sold (recent period)
23
For-sale inventory
36
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
Active listings
34
1-year forecast
+2.2%
Days to pending
20 days
New listings (monthly)
19

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,870/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,100/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,375/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,762/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,290/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,643/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
27.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
West Bath Public Schools, RSU 01 - LKRSU
Schools include
West Bath School, Bath Middle School, Bath Regional Career & Technical, Fisher-Mitchell School, Morse High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coastalFlooding, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low · winterWeather: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
76.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Brunswick Naval Air Station (5.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
35.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.1 in
Annual snowfall
76.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
39
Days with Good air quality
193
Days with Moderate air quality
15
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,059
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,121

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Frances Perkins National Monument (16 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Brunswick Executive Airport (NHZ) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Brunswick Executive Airport (NHZ) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MAINEHEALTH MID COAST HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+129 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,944
Housing built before 1970
62.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,782
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
83.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
14,656
Average weekly wage
$1,149
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
63

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BathState medianUS median
Median home value$420,959$347,099$289,727
Median sale price$369,000$415,000$325,000
Median days on market58 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,870/mo$1,982/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,782$2,264$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Bath, ME?
$420,959.
What is the median sale price in Bath, ME?
$369,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Bath, ME?
Median days on market: 58 days.
What is typical rent in Bath, ME?
Typical rent: $1,870/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bath, ME?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coastalFlooding, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Bath, ME?
Risk to homes is higher than 5% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bath, ME?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bath, ME?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bath, ME?
6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Bath, ME walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Bath, ME?
Good. Median AQI: 39. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Bath, ME?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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