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About
Life in Batavia
If you're considering Batavia, understand this is a solid upper-middle-class suburb with good schools and stable employment, not a destination town. The median home price of $387,000 and median household income of $119,000 put it firmly in the comfortable suburban bracket, though you'll want to factor in that median rent sits around $1,347 monthly. The job market is steady—unemployment is low at 3.9%, and Fermilab plus Aldi headquarters provide meaningful local employment, though many residents commute into Chicago (averaging about 29 minutes).
Batavia at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Foreign-Born
5.8%
Broadband Internet
93.1%
of households
Population Growth
+0.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Batavia: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Batavia, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (19.7%), and 4.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.8%
of residents
65 and Older
18.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
29.7%
of households
Married Couples
56.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.53
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 6% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Batavia
In Batavia, rent runs 6% above the IL average, and home values are 47% above the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
58.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,963
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
77.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1985
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $464,092 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below IL average
Unemployment in Batavia and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Batavia is 0.7 percentage points lower than the IL average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Batavia Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area
Commute28.9 min avg
How Batavia residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Batavia, most residents drive alone to work (65%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 23 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 77% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Batavia runs 77% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
75.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
775.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Batavia Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 28 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
94.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Kane County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Kane County, which includes Batavia, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 28 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | $16,500 |
| 2024 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $700,000 |
| 2022 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 20 | Hail | None reported |
| 2018 | 23 | Hail | $250,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Kane County, county-wide
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Kane County, which includes Batavia, is typically good — 226 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
226
per year
Moderate Days
130
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Kane County, county-wide
Climate82°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Batavia has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.1"
Annual Snowfall
27.9"
Hot Days/Year
14
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
134
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
121
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 16°F | 1.27" |
| Feb | 35°F | 19°F | 1.24" |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 1.97" |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.44" |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 4.34" |
| Jun | 81°F | 59°F | 3.65" |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 3.62" |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 3.84" |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 3.00" |
| Oct | 62°F | 42°F | 2.99" |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 2.20" |
| Dec | 35°F | 21°F | 1.67" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Batavia
Uninsured
2.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Batavia's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Northwestern Medicine Delnor Community Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.1 mi away · Geneva
Presence Mercy Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.4 mi away · Aurora
Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.2 mi away · Winfield
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Batavia
Batavia's student/teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 56.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
56.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Batavia (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 16,114 students · in-state tuition $4,680 · 26% graduate · median earnings $51,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,974 students · in-state tuition $29,970 · 67% graduate · median earnings $64,180 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,428 students · in-state tuition $47,340 · 72% graduate · median earnings $65,646 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,121 students · in-state tuition $47,770 · 88% graduate · median earnings $68,390 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,942 students · in-state tuition $37,650 · 60% graduate · median earnings $67,314 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 708 students · in-state tuition $31,810 · 50% graduate · median earnings $59,095 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 38 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Batavia
Batavia has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (38 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
38 mi awayIndiana Dunes National Park
National Park
64 mi awayPublic Libraries in Batavia
Batavia Public Library District
10 South Batavia Avenue, Batavia
Cities Near Batavia
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Batavia?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Batavia FAQ
Is Batavia, Illinois affordable?⌄
Batavia's median rent is $1,347/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $120,056/year. Median home value is $387,400.
Is Batavia, Illinois safe?⌄
Batavia's violent crime rate was 75 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 775 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Batavia, Illinois?⌄
Batavia has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Batavia, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Batavia is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,347/month and median household income is $120,056/year. The median home value is $387,400. About 58% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Batavia, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Batavia is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from