WorkspaceTop ListsAboutContact Us

Bath, ME

View of Bath, ME
Image credit: WestportWiki / CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
8,835
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
59 ft
Median Home Value
$310,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,044/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$69,390
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

Explore

Bath in context.

Overall#20 best place in MainePopulation ranking#17 highest population in MaineNearest larger communityLewiston, Maine20 miles away · 38,866 residents.

About Bath

Bath is a historic coastal city and the county seat of Sagadahoc County, Maine, situated along the Kennebec River. Explored by Samuel de Champlain in 1605, the city of approximately 8,800 is globally famous as the home of the Bath Iron Works shipbuilding facility. The community features the Maine Maritime Museum, hosts the annual Heritage Days Festival, and is served by Regional School Unit 1.

Top Rating Signals

Highest current ratings for this town.

Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLow Violent CrimeA+99.8ratingFewer Projected Mid-Century Days ≥95°FA+99.0rating

Loading town details...