The Town FilesBath, Pennsylvania
Borough in Northampton County · population 2,808 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $247,900
- Household income
- $72,391
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 33 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 32.9
Bath is a borough of 2,808 people in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $247,900, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks more walkable than 90% of Pennsylvania towns, more vibrant than 90% of Pennsylvania towns, better for first-time buyers than 86% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Bath ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bath is worth $247,900, above the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $72,391, which is more affordable than 25% of Pennsylvania towns. Median rent is $1,242 a month. 57.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bath | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $247,900 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $1,242 | $996 |
| Median household income | $72,391 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 57.2% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1969 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Bath
| People | Bath | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.9 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.9% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 26.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.9% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.1% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.8% | — |
| Work from home | 9.5% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 24.0 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.1% | 89.0% |
Weather in Bath
July highs average 86.4°F and January lows 21.8°F. About 47.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 33.1 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 118 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bath since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on July 26, 1981 about 8.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 7, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 48 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on August 17, 2007.
Severe weather in Northampton County since 1996
Northampton County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4618: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| November 27, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4408: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Northampton County
Northampton County had 120,976 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,298 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Bath itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Public schools in Bath
2 public schools with 778 students, about 11.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Wolf El Sch | PK-5 | 436 | 11.5 |
| Moore El Sch | K-5 | 342 | 11.0 |
Towns near Bath
- East Allen, PA2.3 mi · 5,013 people · home $325,600
- Upper Nazareth, PA3.0 mi · 8,127 people · home $430,400
- Moore, PA3.9 mi · 9,322 people · home $330,700
- Lower Nazareth, PA3.9 mi · 6,922 people · home $422,200
- Nazareth, PA4.1 mi · 6,053 people · home $240,300
- Hanover, PA4.3 mi · 11,783 people · home $425,900
- Allen, PA5.3 mi · 5,456 people · home $330,300
- Eastlawn Gardens, PA5.7 mi · 3,435 people · home $391,500
Bath questions
Is Bath, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bath scores better for retirees than 2% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 1%. 15.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.9).
How much does a house cost in Bath?
The median owner-occupied home in Bath is valued at $247,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $72,391, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,242 a month.
What is the weather like in Bath?
July highs average 86.4°F and January lows 21.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.4 inches of precipitation a year and 33.1 inches of snow.
Does Bath get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bath since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on July 26, 1981. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)