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Batavia, IL Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Ella W.

Best restaurants in Batavia?

I'm retired and Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $358,000 on average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. Any advice would be great. I'd say it's better for families than young singles....

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Kennedy C.

Batavia is underrated, change my mind

I'm a remote worker and It's a a smaller city city with about 26,730 people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Anyone in a similar situation? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Olivia Evans

Is Batavia worth moving to in 2026?

Born and raised here. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,730 people. Median household income is $119,167, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What would you do? It's not perfect, but the co...

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eli_runner

Cheapest neighborhoods in Batavia?

Hi all, The median home value here is around $358,000, which seems about average. Homes are going for about $358,000 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Thanks for reading. Public transit needs a lot of work hones...

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Aaliyah Cook

How is Batavia for outdoor activities?

OK so Military spouse here. The median home value here is around $358,000, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What are your go-to spots? Any help is appreciated...

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Aaliyah Cook

Cheapest neighborhoods in Batavia?

Hello, Rent is about $1,255/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $119,167 in Batavia. You can expect to pay around $1,255 for rent here. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are h...

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Amy W.

Rent vs buy in Batavia -what makes sense?

Anyone else feel this way? Been living here since 2023. Median household income is $119,167, which feels pretty solid for the area. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Would love some local perspective. Honestly, I th...

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Olivia Evans

Is Batavia a good place to live?

First post here. I'm single, late 30s, and Rent is about $1,255/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,730 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Is this normal for Batavia? It's changing fast -some good,...

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Thomas D.

Most overrated things about Batavia

Hey, My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -Batavia sits at 125.3 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,730 people. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense...

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eli_runner

Relocating to Batavia, IL -pros and cons?

I'm a 40-year-old firefighter and It's a a smaller city city with about 26,730 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new develo...

1 replies 28 upvotes moving
Olivia Evans

Working remotely from Batavia

Hey folks, I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 26,730, Batavia is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $1,255 for rent here. Household incomes average around $119,167 in Batavia. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in ...

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Adam

Things that make Batavia unique

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm originally from Tucson and

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Steven L.

Things Batavia needs to improve

The median home value here is around $358,000, which seems about average. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Aaliyah Cook

Rent vs buy in Batavia -what makes sense?

Hi all, We have two kids and Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $119,167 in Batavia. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Santiago Campbell

Affordable areas near Batavia?

I'm single, late 20s, and Rent is about $1,255/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,255 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Katherine Stewart

Moving from Tucson to Batavia next month

Hey folks, Homes are going for about $358,000 on average. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,730 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Pub...

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Ella W.

How is Batavia for outdoor activities?

Hey, The median home value here is around $358,000, which seems about average. You can expect to pay around $1,255 for rent here. Poverty rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is defin...

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Katherine Stewart

Is Batavia good for remote workers?

Hello, My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $358,000, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $119,167, which feels pretty solid for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The park...

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