What are the schools like in Bath, MI?

Bath is served primarily by Bath Community Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.2:1.

What is the median household income in Bath?

The median household income in Bath, MI is $65,972 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Bath, MI?

Bath has an average high temperature of 30.6°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 50.2 inches.

Bath, MI Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bath, MI affordable or expensive?

Bath's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bath is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $196,700 and the median rent is $1,182 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bath, MI?

Bath has a violent crime rate of 41.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 218.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bath, MI a Good Place to Live?

Bath is a small town of 3,133 in Michigan, with a median household income of $65,972 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Bath stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bath is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bath city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.8

Bath's overall cost of living index is 92.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bath costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bath, MI	National Avg
Median Home Value	$196,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,182	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	63.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,972	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bath's violent crime rate is 41.5 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

41.5 /100k

Property Crime

218.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bath is served primarily by Bath Community Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bath, MI	National Avg
School District	Bath Community Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bath sees average highs of 30.6°F in January and 82.8°F in July, with 35.6 inches of annual precipitation and 50.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bath, MI
Average High — January	30.6°F
Average High — July	82.8°F
Annual Precipitation	35.6"
Annual Snowfall	50.2"

Demographics

Metric	Bath, MI	National Avg
Population	3,133	—
Median Age	43.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	15.7%	22.2%
65 and over	18.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

East Lansing, MI 5 mi Haslett, MI 5 mi DeWitt, MI 7 mi Laingsburg, MI 7 mi Lake Victoria, MI 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Bath

Bath, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code:

48808

Bath vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bath, MI affordable or expensive?

Bath's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bath roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $196,700 and median rent is $1,182/month.

What is the crime rate in Bath, MI?

Bath's violent crime rate is 41.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 218.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bath?

Public schools in Bath are operated by Bath Community Schools. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1. 26.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bath, MI a good place to live?

Bath, MI has a population of 3,133, a median household income of $65,972, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bath?

Bath averages 30.6°F in January and 82.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.6 inches with about 50.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bath?

Bath, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48808.

What is the population of Bath?

The population of Bath, Michigan is 3,133 with a median age of 43.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bath?

Key numbers for living in Bath: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $196,700, median household income $65,972, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bath side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.