Batavia, Illinois Income Statistics
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Batavia Wealth Score
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Batavia Above average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Batavia | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $120,407 | $84,042 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $80,238 | $64,565 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 3.8% | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 21.5% | 15.0% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 21.6% | 13.8% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Batavia is about 43% higher than in Illinois. Income has been growing slower in Batavia (3.8%/yr) than in Illinois (4.5%/yr).
About 22% of adults in Batavia earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, higher than the Illinois average of 15%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Batavia, Illinois grew by 34.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $120,407 in 2024. That's an average of about 3.8% per year.
Batavia has been far above the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024. Even at its closest, in 2019, its income was 49% higher. The gap has narrowed from 75% in 2009 to 50% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Batavia
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Households by income, 2024
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About 4,982 households (57.8% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 11.9% of households in Batavia had an income under $35,000 and 39.0% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Batavia has a larger share of households earning $200,000 or more (21.6% vs 13.2%) and a smaller share earning $35,000 to $49,999 (6.4% vs 10.1%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 218 | 2.5% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 163 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 318 | 3.7% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 326 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 551 | 6.4% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,167 | 13.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 895 | 10.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,617 | 18.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,499 | 17.4% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 1,866 | 21.6% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 8,620 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 3,883 residents (21.5% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 23.7% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 9.3% of Batavia residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 22.6% had some income but less than $25,000, and 34.2% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Batavia has a larger share of residents earning $100,000 or more (21.5% vs 13.9%) and a smaller share earning $15,000 to $24,999 (6.7% vs 10.5%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 1,685 | 9.3% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 1,726 | 9.6% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1,143 | 6.3% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,207 | 6.7% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,180 | 6.5% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,947 | 10.8% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,991 | 16.6% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,279 | 12.6% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 3,883 | 21.5% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 18,040 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 9.3% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Batavia
| Metric | Batavia | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.503 | 0.547 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $92,265 | $73,933 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $67,177 | $60,067 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 27.2% | 18.8% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Batavia, it is 0.503, lower than Illinois's 0.547, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 37% more than women's income in Batavia, Illinois. Over a 35-year career, a 37% wage gap accumulates to roughly $878,080 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Batavia, Illinois has narrowed from about 40% to 27% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 26% in 2017. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $7,137 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Batavia | Illinois Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 21.5% | 15.9% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Approximately 388 people are unemployed in Batavia, Illinois.
The average commute time in Batavia is 23 minutes, about the same as in Illinois.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Batavia, Illinois has fallen from 8.9% to 3.1% in 2024. Over that period the rate peaked at 8.9% in 2012.
Batavia started 0.2 points above the U.S. unemployment rate in 2011 but had dropped below it by 2012, and has not been above it since. In 2024 its rate was 2.1 points lower.
Batavia, IL Wealth 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 unemployment: 3.1%, 48% below the local median of 5.9%. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
Median household income tells the same story from another angle: $120,407 against a local median of $95,968, 25% above it. Every measure here with a clear better direction points the same way, so Batavia, IL is not trading one advantage for another, it reads stronger than its neighbours across the board. The cities themselves spread 4.2% on unemployment, so Batavia, IL sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Batavia, IL has the lowest unemployment of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batavia, IL | 22,110 | $120,407 #1/4 | 3.8%/yr #3/4 | 3.1% #1/4 | 0.503 #1/4 |
| St. Charles, IL | 31,856 | $110,703 | 2.6%/yr | 4.1% | 0.523 |
| Aurora, IL | 168,587 | $92,311 | 4.9%/yr | 5.9% | 0.552 |
| West Chicago, IL | 21,065 | $95,968 | 4.0%/yr | 8.2% | 0.562 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Batavia, Illinois has an overall wealth index grade of A, making it notably better than Illinois, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Batavia, Illinois.
How Rich Is Batavia, Illinois?
Batavia has a wealth index grade of A. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; an A grade means residents are much better off than the U.S. average. The median household income is $120,407, about 43% higher than the Illinois average of $84,042.
Are incomes growing in Batavia, Illinois?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Batavia, Illinois rose 35%, from $89,462 to $120,407. Over the same years, income here lagged behind Illinois as a whole: +35% against +52%.
What was the median household income in Batavia in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Batavia, Illinois was $117,868, up 4% from $113,623 in 2022. The Illinois median that year was $82,182.
What was the median household income in Batavia in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Batavia, Illinois was $98,829. By 2024 it had risen 22% to $120,407.
How many people earn six figures in Batavia, Illinois?
Yes. 22% of adults in Batavia, Illinois earn $100,000 or more a year (about 1 in 5), against 15% (about 1 in 7) in Illinois. 22% of households have a combined income of $200,000 or more, compared with 14% in Illinois.
Is unemployment high in Batavia, Illinois?
Unemployment in Batavia, Illinois is only 3.1%, well below the Illinois rate of 5.8%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What is the Gini coefficient in Batavia, Illinois?
The Gini coefficient in Batavia is 0.503. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Batavia, Illinois?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Batavia, Illinois has narrowed from about 40% to 27% in 2024. Over that period the gap was narrowest at 26% in 2017. In dollar terms, the gap has narrowed by $7,137 since 2009.
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