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Batavia
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL
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Suburb
Chicago

Batavia

#4 in Best Places to Live in Kane County
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B+
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B
    Batavia is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 26,261. Batavia is in Kane County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Batavia offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Batavia there are a lot of restaurants and parks. Many young professionals live in Batavia and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Batavia are highly rated.
    About Batavia...
    Population
    26,261
    Suburb of
    Chicago
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $316,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,169
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      22%
    • Own
      78%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      37.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      49.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      11.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      94.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      710.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      68.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Batavia

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $109,146
    National
    $69,021
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