At a Glance
Median Income
$58,911
$28,147 per capita
Home Value
$191,200
Zillow: $332,465
Median Rent
$903/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
50/100K
845/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
82.3% high school+
Unemployment
12.3%
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
17.8% smoking rate
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?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Batavia residents earn a median household income of $58,911 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,147. The unemployment rate stands at 12.3% (242% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,080 business establishments, including 354 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Batavia is $191,200 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $332,465. Median rent is $903/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Batavia reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 845/100K.
Education
14.2% of adults in Batavia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
82.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Batavia has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population2,706
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density854/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$58,911
Per Capita$28,147
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$10,607M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,111
Housing
A+
Home Value$191,200
Rent$903
Ownership57.1%
Zillow$332,465
Housing Units883
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
F
Violent50/100K
Property845/100K
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,757/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation597 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+82.3%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed213 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Batavia was founded in 1797.
The median home in Batavia was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 213 Mbps.
There are 354 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.