The Town FilesBatavia, New York
City in Genesee County · population 15,600 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $148,900
- Household income
- $59,446
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 74 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 42.9
Batavia is a city of 15,600 people in Genesee County, New York. The median home is worth $148,900, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks hipper than 98% of New York towns, better for cycling than 98% of New York towns, more walkable than 91% of New York towns.
How Batavia ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Batavia is worth $148,900, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $59,446, which is more affordable than 63% of New York towns. Median rent is $925 a month. 52.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Batavia | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $148,900 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $925 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $59,446 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 52.7% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1944 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Batavia
| People | Batavia | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.9 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.8% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 17.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.5% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.2% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.5% | — |
| Work from home | 5.0% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 21.3 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.5% | 91.1% |
Weather in Batavia
July highs average 80.0°F and January lows 15.8°F. About 36.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 73.9 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 131 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Batavia since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 25, 2009 about 9.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 0 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 10, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 8 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 31, 1985.
Severe weather in Genesee County since 1996
Genesee County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2023 | Snowstorm | DR-4694: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| December 26, 2022 | Winter Storm | EM-3590: Severe Winter Storm |
| November 20, 2022 | Winter Storm | EM-3589: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Genesee County
Genesee County had 22,999 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,701 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Batavia itself the ACS puts it at 5.5%.
Public schools in Batavia
5 public schools with 2,218 students, about 8.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BATAVIA HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 672 | 11.0 |
| BATAVIA MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 612 | 7.7 |
| JOHN KENNEDY SCHOOL | 2-4 | 489 | 9.2 |
| JACKSON SCHOOL | PK-2 | 397 | 8.8 |
| NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND | K-12 | 48 | 3.4 |
Towns near Batavia
- Batavia, NY2.4 mi · 6,293 people · home $191,000
- Oakfield, NY7.6 mi · 3,145 people · home $163,600
- Le Roy, NY9.7 mi · 4,300 people · home $169,400
- Pembroke, NY10.3 mi · 4,264 people · home $202,800
- Le Roy, NY10.9 mi · 7,662 people · home $177,500
- Darien, NY11.9 mi · 3,010 people · home $211,400
- Attica, NY12.7 mi · 5,790 people · home $174,600
- Bergen, NY13.2 mi · 3,120 people · home $170,000
Batavia questions
Is Batavia, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Batavia scores better for retirees than 25% of New York towns and quieter than 21%. 20.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.9).
How much does a house cost in Batavia?
The median owner-occupied home in Batavia is valued at $148,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,446, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $925 a month.
What is the weather like in Batavia?
July highs average 80.0°F and January lows 15.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.6 inches of precipitation a year and 73.9 inches of snow.
Does Batavia get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Batavia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 25, 2009. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)