At a Glance
Median Income
$64,107
$30,430 per capita
Home Value
$216,400
Zillow: $225,203
Median Rent
$817/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
760/100K
4,934/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
19.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Batavia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Batavia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Batavia a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Batavia residents earn a median household income of $64,107 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,430. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 989 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Batavia is $216,400 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,203. Median rent is $817/month, with 19.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Batavia reports 760 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,934/100K.
Education
25.7% of adults in Batavia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Batavia has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population444
Median Age51.7 yrs
Density319/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,107
Per Capita$30,430
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty19.4%
County GDP$1,934M
Avg Weekly Wage$930
Housing
A+
Home Value$216,400
Rent$817
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$225,203
Housing Units150
Rent Burden19.8%
Crime
F
Violent760/100K
Property4,934/100K
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,889/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain44.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,596 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+17.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute38 min
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed113 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Batavia was built in 1992.
33.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Marion County Regional (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 113 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.