What are the schools like in Batavia, IL?

Batavia is served primarily by Batavia USD 101. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1.

What is the median household income in Batavia?

The median household income in Batavia, IL is $113,824 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Batavia, IL?

Batavia has an average high temperature of 30.5°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.9 inches.

Batavia, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Batavia, IL affordable or expensive?

Batavia's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Batavia is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $349,700 and the median rent is $1,240 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Batavia, IL?

Batavia has a violent crime rate of 91.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 751.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Batavia, IL a Good Place to Live?

Batavia is a small city of 26,355 in Illinois, with a median household income of $113,824 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Batavia stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Batavia is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Batavia city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Batavia's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Batavia costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Batavia, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$349,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,240	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$113,824	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Batavia's violent crime rate is 91.6 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

91.6 /100k

Property Crime

751.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Batavia is served primarily by Batavia USD 101. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Batavia, IL	National Avg
School District	Batavia USD 101	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	54.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Batavia sees average highs of 30.5°F in January and 84.0°F in July, with 39.1 inches of annual precipitation and 27.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Batavia, IL
Average High — January	30.5°F
Average High — July	84.0°F
Annual Precipitation	39.1"
Annual Snowfall	27.9"

Demographics

Metric	Batavia, IL	National Avg
Population	26,355	—
Median Age	38.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.8%	18.9%
Asian	1.8%	6.3%
Under 18	26.4%	22.2%
65 and over	16.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Batavia

Batavia, IL is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

60510 60539

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Batavia, IL affordable or expensive?

Batavia's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Batavia roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $349,700 and median rent is $1,240/month.

What is the crime rate in Batavia, IL?

Batavia's violent crime rate is 91.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 751.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Batavia?

Public schools in Batavia are operated by Batavia USD 101. The district has 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 54.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Batavia, IL a good place to live?

Batavia, IL has a population of 26,355, a median household income of $113,824, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Batavia?

Batavia averages 30.5°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.1 inches with about 27.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Batavia?

Batavia, IL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 60510, 60539.

What is the population of Batavia?

The population of Batavia, Illinois is 26,355 with a median age of 38.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Batavia?

Key numbers for living in Batavia: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $349,700, median household income $113,824, crime index 29 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Batavia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.