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Batavia.
About
Life in Batavia
Living in Batavia means settling into a genuinely affordable small city where your paycheck stretches further than it would in most of New York State—median home values hover around $150,000 and rent averages under $900 a month, which is a real advantage if you're tired of coastal pricing. The job market is steady rather than booming, with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, and you're positioned conveniently between Rochester and Buffalo with easy I-90 access, so commutes are reasonable at just under 22 minutes on average if you work locally. This is a place where you'll actually know your neighbors; the median age is around 41, and the community skews toward families and longtime residents who've chosen to stay, giving it a genuine sense of rootedness that doesn't feel manufactured.
Batavia at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.2%
Foreign-Born
3.5%
Broadband Internet
89.5%
of households
Population Growth
-0.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.5% foreign-born, most often from Ecuador
Who lives in Batavia: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Batavia, the largest foreign-born group is from Ecuador (25.8%), and 3.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.3%
of residents
65 and Older
20.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
18.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
42.0%
of households
Married Couples
29.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
1.96
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 43% below NY average
Rent, home values, and income in Batavia
In Batavia, rent runs 43% below the NY average, and home values are 65% below the NY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
43.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.9%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$3,326
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
52.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1944
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $206,018 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below NY average
Unemployment in Batavia
Unemployment in Genesee County, which includes Batavia, is 0.9 percentage points lower than the NY average.
Unemployment rate
Batavia: Genesee County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Genesee County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Batavia Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.3 min avg
How Batavia residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Batavia, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 75% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 27 mi
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC)
Small hub1.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 28 mi
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)
Medium hub2.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 13% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Batavia runs 13% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
372.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,020.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Batavia Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
56.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Genesee County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Genesee County, which includes Batavia, the most common type is high wind, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4,000 |
| 2024 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $56,500 |
| 2023 | 6 | High Wind | $2,500 |
| 2022 | 11 | Winter Storm | $595,500 |
| 2021 | 8 | High Wind | $65,500 |
| 2020 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $112,500 |
| 2019 | 15 | High Wind | $611,000 |
| 2018 | 7 | Winter Storm | $105,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Genesee County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Monroe County, NY (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 30 miles from Batavia) is typically good — 271 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
271
per year
Moderate Days
87
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Monroe County, NY (30 mi away)
Climate78°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Batavia has mild summers (avg high 78°F) and very cold winters (avg low 18°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
55°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
78°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
60°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
33°/18°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
36.6"
Annual Snowfall
73.9"
Hot Days/Year
6
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
131
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
151
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 16°F | 2.47" |
| Feb | 33°F | 17°F | 1.90" |
| Mar | 42°F | 24°F | 2.43" |
| Apr | 56°F | 35°F | 3.17" |
| May | 68°F | 47°F | 3.23" |
| Jun | 76°F | 56°F | 3.69" |
| Jul | 80°F | 61°F | 3.53" |
| Aug | 79°F | 59°F | 3.25" |
| Sep | 72°F | 52°F | 3.62" |
| Oct | 60°F | 42°F | 3.60" |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 2.92" |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 2.76" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Batavia
Batavia has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.4%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
United Memorial Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education8.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Batavia
Batavia's student/teacher ratio is 8.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site, 36 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Batavia
Batavia has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site (36 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
National Historic Site
36 mi awayWomen's Rights National Historical Park
National Historical Park
69 mi awayHarriet Tubman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
82 mi awayPublic Libraries in Batavia
Richmond Memorial Library
19 Ross Street, Batavia
Cities Near Batavia
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Batavia?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Batavia FAQ
Is Batavia, New York affordable?⌄
Batavia's median rent is $925/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $59,446/year. Median home value is $148,900.
Is Batavia, New York safe?⌄
Batavia's violent crime rate was 372 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2021 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Batavia, New York?⌄
Genesee County, which includes Batavia, has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Batavia, New York?⌄
The cost of living in Batavia is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $925/month and median household income is $59,446/year. The median home value is $148,900. About 44% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Batavia, New York?⌄
The average commute in Batavia is 21 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from