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Batavia, New York

city · Genesee County

At a glance

15,097
Population
$148,900
Median home value (all homes)
51% below U.S. median
$209,744
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$925/mo
Median rent
31% below U.S. median
$59,446
Median household income
24% below U.S. median
21.3 min
Average commute
89.5%
Homes with broadband
79.51%
Locations with fiber available
5.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 94 — 6% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing33% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities9% below
Taxes49% above
Insurance11% above
Commute cost19% below
For business: New York is CBII band 4/5 · time to build band 4/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college19 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates92.2%
College graduates21.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Batavia Development Corporation
The Batavia Development Corporation is a nonprofit economic development organization dedicated to serving the City of Batavia, New York. It collaborates with public and private stakeholders to advance strategic growth, redevelopment, and investment, focusing on small business expansion, redevelopment initiatives, and attracting new investment.
state Lysander  Economic Development
The Town of Lysander Economic Development page describes Lysander as home to companies and organizations of all sizes and highlights resources for easy access to transportation, land for expansion, water supply, and a skilled workforce.
state Queensbury Economic Development
The Town of Queensbury's Economic Development Department aims to maintain a diversified and sustainable local economy by supporting existing businesses and attracting new ones, and offers assistance to individuals and companies wishing to do business in Queensbury.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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