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Bath, NY
Village in Steuben County, New York.
Population
5,560
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,753
ZIP codes
0
Bath and its ZIP codes
Bath at a glance
- Bath is about 4.2 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- The median household income is $47,150, 45% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,700 (76% below New York) and median rent is $735 a month.
Local data for Bath, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bath, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,150
Poverty rate
19.7%
Median home value
$101,700
Median rent
$735/mo
Homeownership
61.0%
Bachelor's or higher
18.5%
Median age
49.6
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (819), Irish Americans (730), Polish Americans (421).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Steuben County. PPP loans are for Bath.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$77,182
34,483 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,218
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$720M
FY 2026, $7,693 per person
How people get to work
Bath, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.5%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.4%
- Worked from home12.5%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bath, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
785
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
472
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 13°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone16 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bath, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
17.9%
U.S. 12.8% +5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Bath
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SavonaVillage | 6.4 mi | 1 |
| HammondsportVillage | 7 mi | 0.4 |
| AvocaVillage | 7.4 mi | 1.3 |
| CampbellCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.8 |
| PrattsburghCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| Coopers PlainsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| CohoctonVillage | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| CanisteoVillage | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| Gang MillsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.4 |
| AddisonVillage | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| Painted PostVillage | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| North HornellVillage | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| RiversideVillage | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| HornellCity | 18 mi | 3.3 |
| CorningCity | 19 mi | 3.1 |
| ArkportVillage | 20 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bath, NY in?
- Bath is in Steuben County, New York.
- What is the population of Bath, NY?
- About 5,560 people live in Bath, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bath?
- Nearby places include Savona (6.4 mi), Hammondsport (7 mi), Avoca (7.4 mi), Campbell (9.5 mi), Prattsburgh (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023