The Town FilesBatavia, Illinois
City in Kane County · population 26,098 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $387,400
- Household income
- $120,056
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 28 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 42
- Median age
- 42.0
Batavia is a city of 26,098 people in Kane County, Illinois. The median home is worth $387,400, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks more upscale than 91% of Illinois towns, better for young professionals than 88% of Illinois towns, better for cycling than 87% of Illinois towns.
How Batavia ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Batavia is worth $387,400, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $120,056, which is more affordable than 17% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $1,347 a month. 77.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Batavia | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $387,400 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $1,347 | $960 |
| Median household income | $120,056 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 77.2% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Batavia
| People | Batavia | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.0 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.5% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 56.5% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.5% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 5.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.8% | — |
| Work from home | 24.3% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 28.9 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.1% | 90.4% |
Weather in Batavia
July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 16.0°F. About 39.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 27.9 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 134 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
42 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Batavia since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on June 20, 2021 about 9.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 134 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 4, 2023.
Severe weather in Kane County since 1996
Kane County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 3, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1800: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Kane County
Kane County had 213,795 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,791 a year. Unemployment was 5.1% in 2023; in Batavia itself the ACS puts it at 2.5%.
Public schools in Batavia
10 public schools with 5,240 students, about 14.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batavia Sr High School | 9-12 | 1,771 | 15.8 |
| Sam Rotolo Middle Sch | 6-8 | 1,114 | 14.3 |
| J B Nelson Elem School | K-5 | 477 | 17.0 |
| Louise White Elem School | K-5 | 432 | 18.0 |
| Alice Gustafson Elem School | PK-5 | 390 | 12.6 |
| H C Storm Elem School | PK-5 | 360 | 12.9 |
| Hoover Wood Elem School | K-5 | 350 | 13.5 |
| Grace McWayne Elementary School | K-5 | 346 | 14.4 |
| PAWS | 9-12 | — | — |
| PAWS Academy | 6-8 | — | — |
Towns near Batavia
- Geneva, IL2.6 mi · 21,393 people · home $441,400
- North Aurora, IL3.1 mi · 18,261 people · home $342,100
- St. Charles, IL5.0 mi · 33,081 people · home $377,400
- West Chicago, IL5.6 mi · 25,614 people · home $336,800
- Aurora, IL5.9 mi · 180,542 people · home $274,800
- Warrenville, IL6.6 mi · 13,553 people · home $286,100
- Elburn, IL8.2 mi · 6,175 people · home $389,300
- Winfield, IL8.4 mi · 9,835 people · home $386,300
Batavia questions
Is Batavia, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Batavia scores better for retirees than 43% of Illinois towns and quieter than 19%. 18.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.0).
How much does a house cost in Batavia?
The median owner-occupied home in Batavia is valued at $387,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $120,056, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,347 a month.
What is the weather like in Batavia?
July highs average 84.0°F and January lows 16.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.5 inches of precipitation a year and 27.9 inches of snow.
Does Batavia get tornadoes?
42 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Batavia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on June 20, 2021. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)