How many renters in Batavia, NY pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.9% (±8.2 points) of renting households in Batavia, NY spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.9% (±8.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.1% (±7.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.6% (±5.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Batavia
| Share of income spent on rent | Batavia | Genesee County | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.8% (±5.9 points) | 17.1% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.5% (±5.3 points) | 16.7% | 11.7% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.8% (±6.1 points) | 13.6% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.0% (±2.6 points) | 7.6% | 10.7% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.8% (±4.0 points) | 9.6% | 9.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.1% (±7.2 points) | 35.3% | 43.1% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Batavia against Genesee County, its state and the nation
| Batavia | Genesee County | New York | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.9% (±8.2 points) | 44.9% (±5.8 points) | 52.1% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.1% (±7.2 points) | 35.3% (±5.1 points) | 43.1% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.6% (±5.5 points) | 26.7% (±3.4 points) | 31.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $39,380 (±$6,660) | $38,311 (±$2,644) | $57,803 (±$395) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $925 (±$35) | $929 (±$31) | $1,621 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Batavia, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Genesee County (44.9%).
It is not measurably different from New York (52.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Genesee County, Batavia ranks 6 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 486 of 999.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Batavia
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batavia | — | 45.9% (±8.2 points) | — |
| Town of Batavia | 2.4 mi | 57.0% (±24.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Stafford | 4.9 mi | 33.3% (±29.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Village of Elba | 5.4 mi | 56.5% (±27.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Bethany | 6.1 mi | 40.4% (±27.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Alexander | 6.4 mi | 16.8% (±14.1 points) | Lower |
| Village of Oakfield | 6.5 mi | 42.3% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Elba | 6.6 mi | 48.5% (±32.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Oakfield | 7.6 mi | 56.8% (±28.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Town of Alexander, NY (16.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Genesee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Town of Bergen | 75.7% (±38.3 points) |
| 2 | Town of Byron | 73.4% (±55.8 points) |
| 3 | Town of Batavia | 57.0% (±24.0 points) |
| 4 | Town of Oakfield | 56.8% (±28.1 points) |
| 5 | Town of Elba | 48.5% (±32.5 points) |
| 6 | Batavia | 45.9% (±8.2 points) |
| 7 | Town of Bethany | 40.4% (±27.3 points) |
| 8 | Town of Le Roy | 40.2% (±15.9 points) |
| 9 | Town of Pavilion | 35.3% (±25.5 points) |
| 10 | Town of Stafford | 33.3% (±29.4 points) |
| 11 | Town of Pembroke | 29.2% (±17.8 points) |
| 12 | Town of Alabama | 24.8% (±18.2 points) |
Showing 12 of 15 places in Genesee County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Batavia
Are renters in Batavia rent-burdened?
45.9% of renting households in Batavia pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Batavia spend on rent?
The median renting household in Batavia, NY spends 26.6% (±5.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Batavia city, Genesee County, New York
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Batavia city, Genesee County, New York
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Batavia city, Genesee County, New York
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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