One downside of living in Batavia is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Batavia, the average commute to work is 30.27 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average. On the other hand, local public transit is widely used in the village, so leaving the car at home and taking transit is often a viable alternative.
Despite the fact that it is a small village, Batavia has quite a few people who take public transportation – mostly the bus - for their daily commute to work. This helps to fill a real need in the village for affordable transportation.
In terms of college education, the citizens of Batavia rank slightly lower than the national average. 14.80% of adults 25 and older in Batavia have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, while 21.84% of adults have a 4-year degree or higher in the average American community.
The per capita income in Batavia in 2022 was $31,334, which is lower middle income relative to Ohio and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $125,336 for a family of four. However, Batavia contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Batavia home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Batavia residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Batavia include German, English, Irish, French, and Italian.
The most common language spoken in Batavia is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Spanish.
