Batavia, Illinois

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Midwest Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI Metro

WhereAtHome Score

72.9

C-

out of 100

Overview

Batavia is an Illinois city with a population of approximately 26,235, part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $472,001. Median household income is $113,824.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 26,235 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $472,001 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $113,824 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 29.6 minutes
  • Part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

26,235

Source: Census ACS

$472,001

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$113,824

Source: Census ACS

29.6 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

29

Source: Walk Score

117 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Kane County (county-level results)

54%
45%
Democrat 120,077
Republican 99,260
Leans D+9.4

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 43.5/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 66.4/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 44/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 29/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 58.9/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 72.9

Location

Batavia, IL (41.8482, -88.3098)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.