Living in Batavia, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Batavia · Census data 2020–2024
Batavia has 15,097 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $59,446 (31% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $148,900, the median rent is $925/month.
Batavia at a glance
- Population
- 15,097
- Median age
- 42.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $59,446State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $148,900State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $925/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 52.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Batavia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 14.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Batavia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Batavia the median home value is $148,900, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, which is 26.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,342 a month in housing costs.
Batavia median household income
The median household income in Batavia is $59,446 and the income per person is $37,832. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Batavia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,816
- Owner-occupied
- 52.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.3%
- Vacant
- 6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1944
- Average household size
- 1.96
Batavia demographics
- Population
- 15,097
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 7,349
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Batavia ›
Education in Batavia
21.5% of adults 25 and older in Batavia have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 10.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Batavia
- Unemployment rate
- 5.5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 75.7%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 7.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.5%
Batavia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batavia | 15,097 | $59,446 | $148,900 | $925 |
| Elba | 485 | $65,625 | $143,300 | $763 |
| Oakfield | 1,659 | $69,500 | $150,800 | $783 |
| Alexander | 404 | $91,750 | $169,600 | $1,094 |
| Le Roy | 4,301 | $58,818 | $169,400 | $851 |
| Attica | 2,028 | $62,340 | $157,400 | $829 |
| Pavilion | 751 | $86,649 | $151,300 | — |
| Corfu | 695 | $76,250 | $161,700 | $800 |
| Wyoming | 414 | $75,500 | $136,500 | $794 |
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What is the median household income in Batavia, NY?
The median household income in Batavia is $59,446, 31% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Batavia?
The median home value in Batavia is $148,900, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Batavia?
The median gross rent in Batavia is $925 per month, about 26.6% of household income.
Is Batavia, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.5%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the New York median; a poverty rate of 14.2%.
What is the median age in Batavia?
The median age in Batavia is 42.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Batavia?
The average commute to work in Batavia is 21 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Batavia?
The unemployment rate in Batavia is 5.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Batavia?
21.5% 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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