What are the schools like in Batavia, OH?

Batavia is served primarily by Clermont Northeastern Local. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.0:1.

What is the median household income in Batavia?

The median household income in Batavia, OH is $55,169 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 16.1%.

What is the weather like in Batavia, OH?

Batavia has an average high temperature of 39.3°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.4 inches.

Batavia, OH Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Batavia, OH affordable or expensive?

Batavia's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Batavia is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $170,300 and the median rent is $903 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Batavia, OH?

Batavia has a violent crime rate of 49.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 795.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Batavia, OH a Good Place to Live?

Batavia is a small town of 2,606 in Ohio, with a median household income of $55,169 and a 16.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Batavia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Batavia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Batavia city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 94.1

Batavia's overall cost of living index is 94.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Batavia costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Batavia, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$170,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$903	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	51.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,169	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Batavia's violent crime rate is 49.7 per 100,000 residents — 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

49.7 /100k

Property Crime

795.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Batavia is served primarily by Clermont Northeastern Local. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Batavia, OH	National Avg
School District	Clermont Northeastern Local	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Batavia sees average highs of 39.3°F in January and 86.8°F in July, with 47.2 inches of annual precipitation and 14.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Batavia, OH
Average High — January	39.3°F
Average High — July	86.8°F
Annual Precipitation	47.2"
Annual Snowfall	14.4"

Demographics

Metric	Batavia, OH	National Avg
Population	2,606	—
Median Age	38.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	16.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.0%	22.2%
65 and over	14.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Owensville, OH 4 mi Amelia, OH 4 mi Withamsville, OH 6 mi Mount Carmel, OH 7 mi Summerside, OH 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Batavia

Batavia, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

45103

Batavia vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Batavia, OH affordable or expensive?

Batavia's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Batavia roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $170,300 and median rent is $903/month.

What is the crime rate in Batavia, OH?

Batavia's violent crime rate is 49.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 795.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Batavia?

Public schools in Batavia are operated by Clermont Northeastern Local. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.0:1. 12.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Batavia, OH a good place to live?

Batavia, OH has a population of 2,606, a median household income of $55,169, and an unemployment rate of 16.1%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Batavia?

Batavia averages 39.3°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.2 inches with about 14.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Batavia?

Batavia, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45103.

What is the population of Batavia?

The population of Batavia, Ohio is 2,606 with a median age of 38.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Batavia?

Key numbers for living in Batavia: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $170,300, median household income $55,169, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Batavia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.