Living in Batavia, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Batavia · Census data 2020–2024
Batavia has 27,151 residents with a median age of 42. The median household income is $120,056 (44% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $387,400, the median rent is $1,347/month.
Batavia at a glance
- Population
- 27,151
- Median age
- 42State: 39
- Median household income
- $120,056State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $387,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,347/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 77.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Batavia a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 44% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: Home values 47% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Batavia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Batavia the median home value is $387,400, 16% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,347 per month, which is 36.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,500 a month in housing costs.
Batavia median household income
The median household income in Batavia is $120,056 and the income per person is $58,410. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Batavia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,840
- Owner-occupied
- 77.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.8%
- Vacant
- 1.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.53
Batavia demographics
- Population
- 27,151
- Median age
- 42
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 10,708
- Foreign-born
- 5.8%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Batavia ›
Education in Batavia
56.5% of adults 25 and older in Batavia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 23% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Batavia
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 24.3%
- Drive alone
- 65.1%
- Public transit
- 2.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
Batavia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batavia | 27,151 | $120,056 | $387,400 | $1,347 |
| Geneva | 21,258 | $144,341 | $441,400 | $1,768 |
| North Aurora | 18,696 | $114,305 | $342,100 | $1,504 |
| St. Charles | 32,854 | $114,300 | $377,400 | $1,819 |
| West Chicago | 25,395 | $99,927 | $336,800 | $1,469 |
| Aurora | 179,898 | $93,633 | $274,800 | $1,596 |
| Warrenville | 14,718 | $100,321 | $286,100 | $1,926 |
| Prestbury | 2,045 | $165,486 | $362,700 | — |
| Wayne | 2,562 | $161,719 | $642,700 | $2,850 |
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What is the median household income in Batavia, IL?
The median household income in Batavia is $120,056, 44% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Batavia?
The median home value in Batavia is $387,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Batavia?
The median gross rent in Batavia is $1,347 per month, about 36.1% of household income.
Is Batavia, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 44% higher than the Illinois median; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: home values 47% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Batavia?
The median age in Batavia is 42 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Batavia?
The average commute to work in Batavia is 29 minutes; 24.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Batavia?
The unemployment rate in Batavia is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Batavia?
56.5% of adults in Batavia have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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