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Batavia, NY
City in Genesee County, New York.
Population
15,097
Land area
5.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,906
ZIP codes
0
Batavia and its ZIP codes
Batavia at a glance
- Batavia is about 6.9 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 128th among 1,289 cities and towns in New York.
- The median household income is $59,446, 31% below the New York median of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $148,900 (65% below New York) and median rent is $925 a month.
Local data for Batavia, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Batavia, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,446
Poverty rate
14.2%
Median home value
$148,900
Median rent
$925/mo
Homeownership
52.7%
Bachelor's or higher
21.5%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,271), Italian Americans (2,605), Irish Americans (2,494).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Genesee County. PPP loans are for Batavia.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,496
23,314 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,898
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$455M
FY 2026, $7,794 per person
How people get to work
Batavia, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.7%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked7.1%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Batavia, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
412
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
208
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 16°F
36.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Batavia, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.3%
U.S. 33.3% -2.0 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Batavia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElbaVillage | 5.3 mi | 1 |
| OakfieldVillage | 6.3 mi | 0.7 |
| AlexanderVillage | 8 mi | 0.4 |
| Le RoyVillage | 9.8 mi | 2.7 |
| AtticaVillage | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| CorfuVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| PavilionCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| WyomingVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| BergenVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| LinwoodCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| AkronVillage | 16 mi | 2 |
| CaledoniaVillage | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| ChurchvilleVillage | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| AlbionVillage | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| AldenVillage | 17 mi | 2.7 |
| HolleyVillage | 17 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Batavia, NY in?
- Batavia is in Genesee County, New York.
- What is the population of Batavia, NY?
- About 15,097 people live in Batavia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Batavia?
- Nearby places include Elba (5.3 mi), Oakfield (6.3 mi), Alexander (8 mi), Le Roy (9.8 mi), Attica (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023