Batavia, IL vs Farmington Hills, MI
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Batavia
72.9
#804 nationally
Farmington Hills
73.4
#735 nationally
Batavia leads in crime level (2.5 vs 5.4). Farmington Hills leads in average commute (25 min vs 29.6 min). Batavia leads in walk score (29 vs 25).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Batavia, IL | Farmington Hills, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#804) | 73.4 (#735) |
| Population | 26,235 | 82,528 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $472,001 | $395,176 |
| Median Household Income | $113,824 | $101,728 |
| Average Commute | 29.6 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.4 | D+10.6 |
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72.9 Score
Batavia, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$472,001
Population
26,235
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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C
73.4 Score
Farmington Hills, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$395,176
Population
82,528
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Midwest
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