Batavia, IL vs Park Ridge, IL
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
Park Ridge
74.2
#621 nationally
Park Ridge leads in walk score (54 vs 29). Park Ridge leads in median household income ($137,964 vs $113,824). Batavia leads in cost of living index (117 vs 136).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Batavia, IL | Park Ridge, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#804) | 74.2 (#621) |
| Population | 26,235 | 37,897 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $472,001 | $595,303 |
| Median Household Income | $113,824 | $137,964 |
| Average Commute | 29.6 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.4 | D+42.0 |
C-
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
74.2 Score
Park Ridge, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$595,303
Population
37,897
Crime
Low
Walk Score
54
Midwest
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