Batavia, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Wyoming County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
15,494 Population 2,980/sq mi density
$57,150 Median Income $36,808 per capita
$139,700 Home Value $206,599 Zillow
$897 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
422 Violent Crime/100K 1,883 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,150 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,700 home value, $897/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
422 violent crimes/100K (11% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Batavia, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,150
24% below
$36,808 per capita
Home Value
$139,700
50% below
Zillow: $206,599
Median Rent
$897/mo
23% below
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
422/100K
11% above
1,883/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
35% below
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
2% below
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

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)

Income
76%
Home Value
50%
Rent
77%
Poverty
55%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
111%
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 $57,150 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,808. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 930 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Batavia is $139,700 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,599. Median rent is $897/month, with 28.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1943.

Safety & Crime

Batavia reports 422 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 11% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,883/100K.

Education

21.9% of adults in Batavia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Batavia has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population15,494
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density2,980/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,150
Per Capita$36,808
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$2,368M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,217

Housing

A+
Home Value$139,700
Rent$897
Ownership54.5%
Zillow$206,599
Housing Units7,872
Rent Burden28.1%

Crime

F
Violent422/100K
Property1,883/100K

Health

Obesity31.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,545/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain36.6 in/yr
Elevation893 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries9

Did You Know?

Batavia was founded in 1802.
The median home in Batavia was built in 1943.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.