At a Glance
Median Income
$119,167
$55,346 per capita
Home Value
$358,000
Zillow: $445,310
Median Rent
$1,255/mo
36.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
125/100K
1,280/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.1%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
9.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Batavia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Batavia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Batavia a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Batavia residents earn a median household income of $119,167 , which is 59% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,346. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,855 business establishments, including 1,068 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Batavia is $358,000 , 27% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $445,310. Median rent is $1,255/month, with 36.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Batavia reports 125 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,280/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
55.1% of adults in Batavia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Batavia has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population26,730
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density2,441/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$119,167
Per Capita$55,346
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$37,058M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208
Housing
A+
Home Value$358,000
Rent$1,255
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$445,310
Housing Units10,171
Rent Burden36.3%
Crime
F
Violent125/100K
Property1,280/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault57/100K
Burglary57/100K
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,046/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation713 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.1%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+22.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries18
Did You Know?
Batavia was founded in 1833.
The median home in Batavia was built in 1985.
21.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 1,068 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.
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