Population 19,456 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Batavia
Household size in Batavia
| Period | Batavia | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.32 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.28 | 2.72 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.69 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.03 | 2.65 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.30 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Batavia are small: just 2.03 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.32, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 12 of the 488 New York cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Batavia
| Period | Batavia | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.1 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.3 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Batavia is 43.5 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 41.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the north.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Batavia
| Period | Batavia | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 13.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.9% | 12.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.9% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 11.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | −1.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.8% of households in Batavia, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 7.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Batavia
Renters in Batavia
| Period | Batavia | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4% | 44.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.4% | 46.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.6% | 46.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.9% | 45.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
About four in ten households in Batavia rent their homes (39.9%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. Still, renters make up a smaller share here than in New York overall (45.7%). Among homeowners, 41.0% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. The renter share is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Batavia
| Period | Batavia | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 11.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Batavia: 6.5% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.3 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Batavia
| Period | Batavia | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1956 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1951 | 1957 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1958 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1961 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +5 | +6 |
Batavia is a place of older homes: half were built before 1952, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Batavia
| Period | Batavia | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $662 | $1,095 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $752 | $1,201 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $775 | $1,426 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $907 | $1,794 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$246 | +$698 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Batavia costs $907 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $246 a month since 2006–10, up 37%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.3% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Batavia
Bachelor's degrees in Batavia
| Period | Batavia | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.1% | 31.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 33.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.1% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 39.8% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Batavia: 22.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Batavia
| Period | Batavia | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.4% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.3% | 84.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.4% | 86.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.1% | 87.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Batavia is a bit above the national rate: 92.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Batavia
| Period | Batavia | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 7.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 9.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.8%, unemployment in Batavia is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in New York as a whole (6.6%). Unemployment has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Batavia compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batavia | 2.03 | 43.5 | 7.8% | 39.9% | 6.5% | 1952 | $907 | 22.8% | 92.1% | 5.8% |
| Alabama | 2.08 | 42.0 | 3.2% | 11.2% | 6.5% | 1978 | $1,102 | 32.3% | 93.5% | 10.5% |
| Daws | 2.31 | 39.8 | 7.3% | 20.2% | 6.2% | 1977 | $1,188 | 29.8% | 90.0% | 9.3% |
| Bushville | 2.23 | 47.4 | 7.1% | 11.5% | 9.9% | 1983 | $1,174 | 20.1% | 87.8% | 1.2% |
| Little Canada | 2.37 | 40.3 | 17.9% | 19.2% | 5.4% | 1964 | $902 | 24.8% | 91.6% | 4.1% |
| West Batavia | 2.35 | 47.6 | 6.6% | 10.4% | 6.0% | 1962 | $931 | 24.2% | 95.1% | 1.9% |
| Stafford | 2.50 | 42.2 | 10.6% | 12.6% | 11.3% | 1958 | $906 | 28.8% | 95.3% | 4.3% |
| Elba | 2.91 | 34.9 | 8.8% | 14.0% | 4.0% | 1955 | $981 | 23.3% | 92.9% | 4.7% |
| East Bethany | 2.36 | 39.1 | 12.0% | 20.9% | 1.8% | 1961 | $1,057 | 23.6% | 92.2% | 3.8% |
| Oakfield | 2.50 | 42.1 | 18.0% | 34.8% | 1.6% | 1950 | $923 | 23.9% | 79.8% | 3.2% |
| Alexander | 2.86 | 34.4 | 11.3% | 11.7% | 3.8% | 1955 | $1,143 | 20.3% | 95.2% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Batavia. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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