Median Income
$61,346
18% lower than US avg
Home Value
$310,000
10% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
25.0%
26% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,152
1% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
31.1%
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment
1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
9.5%
23% lower than US avg
How Batavia Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population740
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density409/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,346
Per Capita$25,941
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$7,210M
Commute20 min
Housing
B+
Home Value$310,000
Rent$1,152
OwnershipN/A
Health
Obesity31.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
AQI26 (Good)
Rain16.8 in/yr
Elevation3,131 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.0%
High School+98.0%
School Score5.68
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute20 min
Libraries5
Is Batavia a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Batavia receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, high health insurance coverage. Batavia offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Batavia is $61,346, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. 9.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Batavia is $310,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,152 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Education
25.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Climate & Weather
Batavia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.8 inches, including 54.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Batavia has a population of 740 with a density of 409 people per square mile. The median age is 39.5 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.7%), with 8% Hispanic.
Population
39.5yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
The median household income in Batavia is $61,346, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $61,346 |
| 18% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $25,941 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,122 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $92,813 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% |
| 23% below US avg |
| Establishments (County) | 6,994 |
| County GDP | $7,210M |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 450 |
| Healthcare | 459 |
| Retail | 491 |
| Manufacturing | 194 |
Tax & Cost of Living
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,362 |
| 53% above US avg |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.73% |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 19.8 min |
| Work from Home | 19.5% |
The median home value in Batavia is $310,000, 10% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,152 (1% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $310,000 |
| 10% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,152 |
| 1% below US avg |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $988 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,076 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,336 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,789 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,113 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,362 |
| 53% above US avg |
| Effective Rate | 1.73% |
In Batavia, 31.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 25.0% report depression. 19.0% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Batavia vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 31.1% |
| 3% below US avg |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.0% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 22.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.0% |
| Depression | 25.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 93.4% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 66.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,948/100K |
Food & Exercise
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 459 |
Crime Rates: Batavia vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Traffic Safety
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 23 |
Safety Score
Batavia has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation is 16.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 16.8 inches |
| 56% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 54.4 inches/yr |
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 26.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,131 ft (954 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 409/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.1774°N, 114.4072°W |
| County FIPS | 30029 |