Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
Batavia
Batavia, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,238
Population
26,891
Renter Mix
23% Rent
Tradition and vision meet on the outskirts of Chicago
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Upscale
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Riverside
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Active
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Scenic
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Peaceful
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Historic
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Charming
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Convenient
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Known as “the Windmill City,” Batavia was home to six windmill manufacturing companies in the late 19th century. Today, Batavia is home to the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, a government-sponsored physics lab which aims to solve the mysteries of matter, energy, space, and time.
Batavia is the oldest city in Kane County, featuring a vibrant downtown district filled with historic buildings and sites along the Fox River. Batavia’s close proximity to the Fox River as well as a host of golf courses, country clubs, and forest preserves allow for plenty of recreational opportunities in and around the city. Batavia is also convenient to a bevy of retail delights in the Chicago Premium Outlets. Convenience to I-88 and the Geneva Metra station afford Batavia residents quick access to Chicago as well.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$117,187
Average: $138,667
Education
11,420
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
15,023
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Batavia has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
38%
Other Education
62%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Batavia, IL is $1,238 for one bedroom, $1,450 for two bedrooms, and $2,216 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Batavia has increased by 4.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,238/month
640 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Batavia, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
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Schools
Grace Mcwayne Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
373 Students
Louise White Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
391 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
370 Students
Public
Grades K-5
348 Students
Public
Grades K-5
428 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,069 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 9-12
1,633 Students
Positive Achievements With Supports (PAWS)
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Fabyan Forest Preserve
- Lederman Science Center at Fermilab
- Red Oak Nature Center
- Geneva Park Butterfly House
- Peck Farm Interpretive Center
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- Chicago O'Hare International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.