Batavia, Illinois Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Batavia, IL Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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Income Above average
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Education Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Batavia | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,110 | 12,692,444 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1985.8 | 219.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.48% | -0.16% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 43.3 | 37.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 8,620 | 5,035,584 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Batavia declined by 2.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 22,110 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Batavia is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 24.2% of residents. That is 3.8 points above Illinois as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,182 18.9% -2.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,481 20.3% -1.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,358 24.2% +3.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,407 15.4% -1.5 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Illinois, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.5% of the people living in Batavia and men 48.5%.
- Women 51.5% Illinois 50.6%
- Men 48.5% Illinois 49.4%
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Economy
Batavia has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Batavia | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $120,407 | $84,042 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.84% | 4.46% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Batavia is about 43% higher than in Illinois.
Housing
| Metric | Batavia | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $329,795 | $149,936 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,372 | $1,274 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.1% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Batavia is about 20.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,372 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Batavia spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 198 hours, about 8.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Batavia | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.7 | 23.6 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 47.5 | 47.3 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 198 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,130 | $6,104 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 21.5% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 7,977 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,300 | 1,547 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Batavia is about the same as in Illinois.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Batavia has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Batavia | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 49.6% | 34.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | 2.46 | 2.53 |
Health
Batavia has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Batavia | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.7 | 77.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.9% | 15.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.6% | 19.2% | 19.0% |
Batavia, IL Compared With Nearby Cities
Batavia, IL is the 3rd largest of the 4 cities compared here, 22,110 residents against a local median of 31,856. The measure that sets Batavia, IL apart most is median home price: $329,795, 31% above the local median of $252,075.
Median household income tells the same story from another angle: $120,407 against a local median of $95,968, 25% above it. The one measure here that carries a verdict is median household income, and at 25% above the local median it puts Batavia, IL at the better end of the local range. The cities themselves spread $120,269 on median home price, so Batavia, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Batavia, IL has the highest median home price of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
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| Batavia, IL | 22,110 | $120,407 #1/4 | $329,795 #1/4 | 23.7 min #4/4 |
| St. Charles, IL | 31,856 | $110,703 | $162,898 | 21.8 min |
| Aurora, IL | 168,587 | $92,311 | $252,075 | 23.2 min |
| West Chicago, IL | 21,065 | $95,968 | $283,168 | 21.6 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Batavia, Illinois.
How many people live in Batavia, Illinois?
About 22,110 people live in Batavia, Illinois, in 8,620 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 43.3, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 6 years.
Is Batavia, Illinois mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Batavia, Illinois has 1,986 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 23 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Batavia, Illinois an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 2.7 times the median household income ($329,795 against $120,407), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,372 a month takes about 14% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Batavia, Illinois?
Unemployment in Batavia, Illinois is only 3.1%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Batavia, Illinois?
49.6% of adults in Batavia, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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