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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Allison Brooks

The good and bad of living in Batavia

Alright, The median home value here is around $139,700, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $57,150 in Batavia. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manage...

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Bennett

Affordable areas near Batavia?

Alright, I'm single, late 20s, and Crime rate is something to consider -Batavia sits at 466.4 per 100K. Poverty rate is 6.8%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's better for families than young si...

9 replies 6 upvotes housing
Ashley J.

Is Batavia walkable?

Been meaning to ask this. Been living here since 2007. Rent is about $897/month for a decent place. With a population of 15,494, Batavia is a small town. The median home value here is around $139,700, which is actually reasonable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are gen...

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Vivian Cruz

Pros and cons of Batavia after 1 years

Anyone else feel this way? We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $139,700 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What do you all think?

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Audrey G.

Quick question about Batavia

Hello, I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $897 for rent here. Homes are going for about $139,700 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Batavia sits at 466.4 per 100K. Median household income is $57,150, which feels about average for the area. People here are genuinely fri...

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Jose Cooper

Cost of living reality check -Batavia

First post here. I'm a 33-year-old pharmacist and The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 15,494 people. With a population of 15,494, Batavia is a small town. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or wo...

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Kyle W.

Anyone else love living in Batavia?

Curious what people think. Military spouse here. Rent is about $897/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 15,494 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. Would love some local perspective.

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Brielle Adams

Life in Batavia as a young professional

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a college student here and Rent is about $897/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Should I be concerned? Property taxes are high but you get good services...

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Isabelle

Job hunting in Batavia -tips?

Hey, My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Does this match your experience? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Vivian Cruz

What I wish I knew before living in Batavia

Hello, I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -Batavia sits at 466.4 per 100K. Homes are going for about $139,700 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Worth the trade-offs? Property taxes a...

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