Batavia is a very small village located in the state of Ohio. With a population of 2,026 people and nine associated neighborhoods, Batavia is the 465th largest community in Ohio.

A relatively large number of people in Batavia telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 9.51% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

One downside of living in Batavia, however, is that residents on average have to contend with a long commute, spending on average 30.27 minutes every day commuting to work. However, local public transit is widely used. For those who would prefer to avoid driving entirely and leave their car at home, it may be an option to use the transit instead.

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.

The percentage of adults in Batavia with college degrees is slightly lower than the national average of 21.84% for all communities. 14.80% of adults in Batavia have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.

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.