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Batavia, WI

Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area

Batavia is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 242. Residents earn $88,682 per year, which is 18% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
242 Population 318/sq mi density
$88,682 Median Income $59,363 per capita
$228,900 Home Value
$817 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,682 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$228,900 home value, $817/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $88,682
18% higher than US avg
Home Value $228,900
19% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 18.2%
46% lower than US avg
Median Rent $817
30% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.9%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.0%
72% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.9%
60% lower than US avg

How Batavia Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population242
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density318/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,682
Per Capita$59,363
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$9,202M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$228,900
Rent$817
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units152
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity35.9%
Uninsured6.9%
Smoking14.2%
Depression25.4%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation839 ft (256 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.81

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute19 min
Broadband49.3%
Libraries6

Is Batavia a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Batavia receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Batavia stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Batavia is $88,682, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Batavia is $228,900, 19% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $817 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Batavia experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Batavia has a population of 242 with a density of 318 people per square mile. The median age is 47.8 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

242
Total Population
318
People / sq mi
47.8yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 67.4%
Female 32.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Batavia vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.3%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.7%
80% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Batavia vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Batavia is $88,682, which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Batavia vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$88,682
18% above US avg
Per Capita Income$59,363
Avg Weekly Wage$1,121
IRS Avg AGI$93,085

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.0%
72% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.9%
60% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,910
County GDP$9,202M

Business (County)

Restaurants294
Healthcare338
Retail359
Manufacturing337

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,741
64% above US avg
Cost of Living94.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.51%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.8 min
Drive Alone84.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Batavia is $228,900, 19% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $817 (30% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$228,900
19% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$132
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio97.5%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$817
30% below US avg
Rent Burden27.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedrooms$1,097
3 Bedrooms$1,405
4 Bedrooms$1,572

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.2%
Housing Units152
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,741
64% above US avg
Effective Rate2.51%
In Batavia, 35.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.9% of residents lack health insurance. 14.2% are current smokers. 25.4% report depression. 26.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Batavia vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.9%
12% above US avg
Diabetes8.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure28.7%
Asthma11.2%
COPD5.3%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.2%
1% above US avg
Binge Drinking22.9%
Physical Inactivity26.5%
Depression25.4%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress12.4%
Short Sleep33.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured6.9%
20% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,715
Dentists1:1,513
Mental Health1:674
Checkup Rate75.1%
Dental Visits67.2%
Premature Death5,784/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.3/10
Exercise Access93.5%
Healthcare Facilities338
Batavia has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 32.4 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall32.4 inches
15% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation839 ft (256 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density318/sq mi
Coordinates43.5923°N, 88.0484°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS55131
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 36.3-point margin. 49.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 67.6%
D 31.3%

Winner: Republican by 36.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+18.2%
46% below US avg
High School+94.4%
Graduate Degree+10.3%
School Test Score5.81
C Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density318/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access49.3%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities338
Restaurants294
Retail Stores359

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.8 min
Drive Alone84.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.7%

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