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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Bath

Affordable Housing in Bath, ME

Bath has 12 income-based rental properties offering 717 total units, giving renters a range of options in this small Maine city. The median asking rent in Bath is $1,044 per month according to Census ACS 5-Year data, making income-based housing a meaningful resource for the 36 percent of households who rent here.

12
Properties
717
Total units
73/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,044/mo

Affordability in Bath, ME

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Bath is $1,044 per month and the median household income is $69,390 per year, with renters making up 36% of households. Lease Lantern tracks 5 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 315 units in the city.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
79 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Bath Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 79 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 73 · Very Walkable

Getting Around Bath

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Bath scores 73 (Very Walkable) and a Bike Score of 54. No Transit Score is available, reflecting Bath's limited fixed-route transit options.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
5 schools · 1 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 5 schools across 1 district serve Bath, including 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high school, and 1 other. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$69,390 median income

Cost of Living in Bath, ME

The median household income in Bath is $69,390 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median gross rent is $1,044 per month, also from Census ACS 5-Year data.

Affordable and income-based housing in Bath can significantly reduce housing costs for eligible renters. Rents at HUD-assisted and income-based properties are typically calculated as a percentage of your household income rather than at market rate.

  • Median household income: $69,390/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median market rent: $1,044/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Share of renter households: 36% (Census ACS 5-Year)
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 5 HUD-assisted properties in Bath have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring finding for renters concerned about flood exposure.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 73/100(5 of 12 scored)
70–89 (3)60–69 (1)<60 (1)No score (7)

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Affordable Housing in Bath, ME

Bath is a small riverfront city on the Kennebec with a modest but active affordable housing inventory. The sections below cover what renters need to know about assisted properties here, from inspection results to flood risk and neighborhood context.

The Rental Market

About 36 percent of Bath households rent their homes, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The citywide median gross rent is $1,044 per month, which gives useful context for how assisted housing compares to market-rate options here.

Getting Around

Bath scores a 73 ("Very Walkable") and 54 for biking, according to Walk Score, suggesting that daily errands and cycling are reasonably practical for many residents.

Public Schools

Bath is served by 1 school district with 5 public schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 other campus, according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Public Safety

The Bath Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 79 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Flood Risk

All 5 assisted properties in Bath have been mapped against FEMA flood zones. None are currently identified as high-risk, though renters in any flood-mapped area are encouraged to ask landlords about flood history and consider renters insurance.

Eligibility & how to apply

Maine income limits (2026)Maine public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Maine

Helpful guides

How Section 8 Vouchers WorkWhat Is Income-Based Housing?How to Apply for Affordable HousingSection 8 vs. LIHTCUnderstanding HUD Inspection ScoresHow Affordable Housing Waitlists Work
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