salaryRent is lower than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $41,280 a year. That is $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New York cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of New York. It is number 18 of 343 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Batavia?
Share of households by yearly income. 18.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Batavia
| Size | Batavia | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $598 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $821 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,122 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,055 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,139 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Batavia overall?
Everyday prices in New York overall are 8% above the U.S. average (index 107.9, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Batavia, so the New York figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Batavia
Life in Batavia
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Batavia?
About the same. Renting and owning cost within $1 of each other each month.
Owning assumes a typical $148,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,890 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Batavia, NY?
Renting in Batavia costs a median of about $1,032 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New York median is $2,177.
How much do I need to make to live in Batavia?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $41,280 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Batavia cheap or expensive?
Batavia is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.3% of the typical household income of $64,113. It ranks 18th cheapest of 343 New York cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Batavia?
The median homeowner in Batavia pays $3,326 a year in property taxes, about 2.23% of the median home value.
Is Batavia more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New York are 8% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Batavia?
The median home value in Batavia is $148,900, about 2.3 times the typical yearly household income.
15,097 people live in Batavia. Numbers are typical (middle) values.