Batavia, IL vs White Plains, NY
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
White Plains
70
#1149 nationally
White Plains leads in walk score (63 vs 29). Batavia leads in cost of living index (117 vs 160). Batavia leads in crime level (2.5 vs 3.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Batavia, IL | White Plains, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#804) | 70 (#1149) |
| Population | 26,235 | 61,288 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $472,001 | $808,808 |
| Median Household Income | $113,824 | $109,551 |
| Average Commute | 29.6 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 160 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.4 | D+26.3 |
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-
70 Score
White Plains, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$808,808
Population
61,288
Crime
Low
Walk Score
63
Northeast
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