Cost of Living in Batavia, NY

Population 15,494 · New York · Data vintage 2023

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Batavia is a smaller New York community of around 15000 residents, where median household incomes of $57,150 and housing costs ($140,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Geographically, Batavia is about 30 miles west of Rochester, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 16% higher than Rochester's $121,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 46

Rent 68

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Batavia

The median home value in Batavia is $139,700 — 54% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $897/month, 32% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $57,150/year is 23% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average of 4.8%. New York's top state income tax rate is 10.9% and the combined sales tax is 8.5%. The climate averages highs of 58.5°F and lows of 40.6°F, with about 102" of annual snowfall. Overall, Batavia has a cost of living index of 55 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 45% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$139,700

54% below avg

Zillow Home Value

$193,651

Zillow ZHVI

Median Rent

$897/mo

32% below avg

Price-to-Rent Ratio

13.0x

Favors buying

Property Tax Rate

1.7%

Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio

$965

1 BR

$1,051

2 BR

$1,302

3 BR

$1,619

4 BR

$1,813

Owner-occupied 54.5%

Renter-occupied 45.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$897

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $1,511/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚

Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

🍞

White Bread (lb)

$1.912

🥩

Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

22.6 min

16% below avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

4.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

77.4%

Carpooled

9.5%

Public transit

0.3%

Walked

6.1%

Bicycle

1.3%

Work from home

4.2%

⚡ Utilities

Electricity

$0.176/kWh

0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 10.9%

Total Sales Tax 8.5%

State rate 4.0%

Avg local rate 4.5%

Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income

$57,150

23% below avg

Per Capita Income

$36,808

Unemployment Rate

3.5%

28% below avg

Poverty Rate

12.8%

Labor Force Participation

62.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 11.6%

Graduate degree 10.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.2

Male median age 41.1

Female median age 46.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High

58.5°F

Avg Low

40.6°F

Annual Precip

35.1"

Annual Snowfall

102"

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	33	35	44	57	69	78	83	81	74	61	49	39
Low °F	19	20	27	37	48	57	62	61	54	43	34	25
Precip"	2.55	2.13	2.49	2.99	2.86	3.37	3.56	3.31	3.18	3.22	2.76	2.67
Snow"	27.4	23.1	17.9	3.0	0.1	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.1	8.1	22.3

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

92%

4-Year Graduation Rate

9.4:1

Student-teacher ratio

Public schools

2,294

Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Batavia, NY?

Batavia has a cost index of 55 (100 = national average). It is 45% below the national average.

What is average rent in Batavia, NY?

The median gross rent in Batavia is $897 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Batavia?

The median home value in Batavia is $139,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Batavia?

The median household income in Batavia is $57,150 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Batavia, NY?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Batavia is 8.5%. The New York state income tax top rate is 10.9%.

Is Batavia, NY affordable?

Yes, Batavia is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 55 — about 45% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Batavia?

Batavia has average high temperatures of 58.5°F and average lows of 40.6°F. Annual precipitation is 35.1". Average annual snowfall is 102". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Batavia at a Glance

Population: 15,494
Median Income: $57,150
Home Value: $139,700
Median Rent: $897/mo
Unemployment: 3.5%
Avg High Temp: 58.5°F
Sales Tax: 8.5%

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