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Batavia, IL

Batavia, IL.

Population: 29,038 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Batavia, IL is $469,964 — up 5.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $495,000 after a median 41 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,774/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with cold wave, inland flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$469,964

Typical home value

+5.4%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$469,964
1-year appreciation
+5.4%
3-year appreciation
+16.4%
5-year appreciation
+34.3%
10-year appreciation
+67.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$469,964
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$495,000
Median list price
$479,900
Median price per sqft
$238
1-year sale-price change
+6.5%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
139
For-sale inventory
65
Sale-to-list ratio
101.7%
Active listings
65
1-year forecast
+3.1%
Days to pending
22 days
New listings (monthly)
30

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,774/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,678/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,780/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,011/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,586/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,954/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.8 : 1
School districts serving the area
Kane ROE, Batavia USD 101
Schools include
PAWS, PAWS Academy, Alice Gustafson Elem School, Sam Rotolo Middle Sch, Batavia Sr High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, inland flooding, lightning, tornado, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
11
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
12.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Kerr-McGee (Residential Areas) (5.7 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
59.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.5 in
Annual snowfall
27.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
226
Days with Moderate air quality
130
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
165

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
575
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
78,331
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
77,313

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (37 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
53
Nearest airport
Dupage Airport (DPA) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dupage Airport (DPA) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
80
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER, LOYOLA GOTTLIEB MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM - EVANSTON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
180
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-850 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1985
Housing built before 1970
32.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.9%
Median annual property tax
$9,074
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
83.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
181,324
Average weekly wage
$1,219
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,629

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BataviaState medianUS median
Typical home value$469,964$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$495,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market41 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,774/mo$1,787/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$9,074$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Batavia, IL?
$469,964.
What is the median sale price in Batavia, IL?
$495,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Batavia, IL?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in Batavia, IL?
Typical rent: $1,774/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Batavia, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, inland flooding, lightning, tornado, drought.
Is Batavia, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Batavia, IL. 11 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Batavia, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Batavia, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Batavia, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Batavia, IL?
10 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Batavia, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 12.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Batavia, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Batavia, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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