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Bath, MI

Bath, MI.

Population: 6,527 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Bath, MI is $335,779 — up 3.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $398,750 after a median 36 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$335,779

Median home value

+3.7%

1-year change

36

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$335,779
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+13.5%
5-year appreciation
+23.1%
10-year appreciation
+80.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$335,779
House Price Index (state)
387.5 (+5.5% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$398,750
Median list price
$425,000
Median price per sqft
$211
1-year sale-price change
+22.7%
Median days on market
36 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
100.5%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$823/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,029/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,639/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,891/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
20.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.90/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Bath High School, Bath Elementary School, Bath Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
50.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Motor Wheel, Inc. (6.6 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
49.0°F
Average high
58.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.3 in
Annual snowfall
46.8 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)
38
Days with Good air quality
206
Days with Moderate air quality
31
Highest AQI recorded (year)
136

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
37,256
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
27,596

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
40
Nearest airport
University Airpark (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Capital Region International Airport (LAN) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE, MCLAREN GREATER LANSING, EDWARD W SPARROW HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
-49 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
31.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
41.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,145
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
80.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,599
Average weekly wage
$983
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
79

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

How it compares

BathState medianUS median
Median home value$335,779$246,351$289,727
Median sale price$398,750$265,000$325,000
Median days on market36 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,145$2,175$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, MI?
$335,779.
What is the median sale price in Bath, MI?
$398,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Bath, MI?
Median days on market: 36 days.
What is typical rent in Bath, MI?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,261/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Bath, MI?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, tornado.
Is Bath, MI in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Bath, MI?
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, MI?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bath, MI?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bath, MI?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Bath, MI walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Bath, MI?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Bath, MI?
Regional Price Parity: 92.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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