Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
22%
Batavia
Batavia, NY Area Guide
Avg Rent
$966
Population
14,727
Renter Mix
52% Rent
Bask in the small-town atmosphere near several bigger cities
Affordable
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Rural
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Growing
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Welcoming
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Active
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Historic
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Quaint
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Scenic
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Convenient
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Situated in western New York, midway between Buffalo and Rochester, Batavia was named to honor early Dutch land developers. Batavia is known for its affordability and small-town atmosphere as well as its many attractions such as Batavia Downs Gaming, Palm Island Indoor Waterpark, and the Holland Land Office Museum.
Located on the Tonawanda Creek, Batavia offers residents access to all kinds of outdoor recreation with numerous parks in town. Batavia’s downtown area stretches along Main Street with an array of quaint shops, restaurants, and offices in historic buildings. Getting around from Batavia is easy with access to I-90. Options for day trips are plentiful with Niagara Falls just an hour’s drive away.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$54,790
Average: $69,929
Education
2,984
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,080
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Batavia has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
52%
Non-Renters
48%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Batavia, NY is $784 for a studio, $966 for one bedroom, $1,120 for two bedrooms, and $1,693 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Batavia has increased by 3.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$966/month
653 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Batavia, NY is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
499 Students
Public
Grades K-8
605 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
397 Students
Public
Grades K-8
605 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
646 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- DeWitt Recreation Area
- Genesee County Park & Forest / Interpretive Nature Center
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Buffalo Niagara International
- Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International
Top Apartments in Batavia
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.