Batavia, IL Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Batavia | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,548 | 12,497,595 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2025.1 | 215.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.59% | -0.18% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.7 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 8,604 | 5,000,691 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Batavia declined by 2.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 22,045 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
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 | $117,882 | $82,179 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.09% | 4.78% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% | 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 | $326,601 | $162,405 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,283 | $1,226 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.9% | 66.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Batavia is about 21.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,283 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 195 hours, about 8.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Batavia | Illinois Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.4 | 23.8 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 46.8 | 47.6 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 195 | 198 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,046 | $6,148 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 18.6% | 14.0% | 13.4% |
| 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 23 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes 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 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
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, 22,548 residents against a local median of 31,102. The measure that sets Batavia, IL apart most is median home price: $326,601, 49% above the local median of $219,144.
Median household income tells the same story from another angle: $117,882 against a local median of $95,333, 24% above it. The one measure here that carries a verdict is median household income, and at 24% above the local median it puts Batavia, IL at the better end of the local range. The cities themselves spread $115,958 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batavia, IL | 22,548 | $117,882 #1/4 | $326,601 #1/4 | 23.4 min #4/4 |
| St. Charles, IL | 31,102 | $109,298 | $165,328 | 23.2 min |
| Aurora, IL | 177,409 | $90,419 | $219,144 | 23.3 min |
| West Chicago, IL | 20,933 | $95,333 | $281,286 | 22.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Batavia, Illinois.
What is the population of Batavia, Illinois?
The population of Batavia, Illinois is 22,548, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Batavia, Illinois?
The population density of Batavia, Illinois is 2025.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Batavia, Illinois?
The median household income in Batavia, Illinois is $117,882, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Batavia, Illinois?
The median home price in Batavia, Illinois is $326,601, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Batavia, Illinois?
The unemployment rate in Batavia, Illinois is 4.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.