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Batavia, NY

Batavia, NY.

Population: 22,002 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Batavia, NY is $207,337 — up 6.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $205,000 after a median 13 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,517/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, drought, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$207,337

Typical home value

+6.4%

1-year change

13

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$207,337
1-year appreciation
+6.4%
3-year appreciation
+16.8%
5-year appreciation
+34.5%
10-year appreciation
+99.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$207,337
House Price Index (state)
437.3 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$205,000
Median list price
$219,000
Median price per sqft
$146
1-year sale-price change
+2.5%
Median days on market
13 days
Homes sold (recent period)
58
For-sale inventory
48
Sale-to-list ratio
104.0%
Active listings
28
1-year forecast
+2.7%
Days to pending
20 days
New listings (monthly)
27

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,517/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$775/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$894/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,113/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,326/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,463/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
9.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND, BATAVIA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND, BATAVIA HIGH SCHOOL, BATAVIA MIDDLE SCHOOL, JACKSON SCHOOL, JOHN KENNEDY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, drought, ice storm, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
62
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 3% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Byron Barrel & Drum (10 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
48.0°F
Average high
57.0°F
Average low
39.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.6 in
Annual snowfall
73.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
18,639
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,623

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site (34 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
49
Nearest airport
Genesee County Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) (27 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
UNITED MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-72 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1956
Housing built before 1970
65.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,889
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
77.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,052
Average weekly wage
$1,097
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
102

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BataviaState medianUS median
Typical home value$207,337$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$205,000$363,950$325,000
Median days on market13 days55 days51 days
Typical rent$1,517/mo$2,700/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,889$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Batavia, NY?
$207,337.
What is the median sale price in Batavia, NY?
$205,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Batavia, NY?
Median days on market: 13 days.
What is typical rent in Batavia, NY?
Typical rent: $1,517/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Batavia, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, drought, ice storm, strong wind.
Is Batavia, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Batavia, NY. 62 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Batavia, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 3% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Batavia, NY?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Batavia, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Batavia, NY?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Batavia, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 11.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Batavia, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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