At a Glance
Median Income
$57,150
$36,808 per capita
Home Value
$139,700
Zillow: $193,651
Median Rent
$897/mo
28.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
466/100K
3,935/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 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
3.2 / 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 2.1% (42% 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 $193,651. 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 466 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,935/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population15,494
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density2,980/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$57,150
Per Capita$36,808
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$2,368M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,217
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,700
Rent$897
Ownership54.5%
Zillow$193,651
Housing Units7,872
Rent Burden28.1%
Crime
F
Violent466/100K
Property3,935/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault276/100K
Burglary755/100K
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,545/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
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.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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