Living in Batavia, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Batavia · Census data 2020–2024
Batavia has 307 residents with a median age of 62.3. The median home value is $221,200.
Batavia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Batavia at a glance
- Population
- 307
- Median age
- 62.3State: 38.5
- Median home value
- $221,200State: $188,000
- Homeowners
- 87.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.9%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Batavia a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.9%.
Cons: Home values 18% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Batavia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Batavia the median home value is $221,200, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,601 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Batavia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 135
- Owner-occupied
- 87.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.6%
- Vacant
- 11.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.58
Batavia demographics
- Population
- 307
- Median age
- 62.3
- Under 18
- 2%
- 65 and older
- 48.9%
- Households
- 119
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Batavia ›
Education in Batavia
26.9% of adults 25 and older in Batavia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 15.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Batavia
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 36.4%
- Drive alone
- 63.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Batavia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batavia | 307 | — | $221,200 | — |
| Alpena | 510 | $50,625 | $127,400 | $775 |
| Harrison | 13,350 | $44,056 | $169,600 | $753 |
| Bellefonte | 428 | $46,458 | $187,500 | $718 |
| Bergman | 542 | $61,042 | $144,100 | $950 |
| Green Forest | 3,112 | $49,918 | $143,200 | $707 |
| Omaha | 174 | $30,833 | $75,600 | $667 |
| Jasper | 453 | $30,929 | $183,900 | $723 |
| Western Grove | 438 | $38,365 | $146,000 | $570 |
More for people moving to Batavia
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What is the average home price in Batavia?
The median home value in Batavia is $221,200, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
Is Batavia, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 15 minutes; a poverty rate of 3.9%. Minuses: home values 18% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Batavia?
The median age in Batavia is 62.3 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Batavia?
The average commute to work in Batavia is 15 minutes; 36.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Batavia?
The unemployment rate in Batavia is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Batavia?
26.9% of adults in Batavia have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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