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Batavia, IL

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Tradition and vision meet on the outskirts of Chicago

Suburban Family-Friendly Upscale Riverside Active Scenic Peaceful Historic Charming Convenient

Known as “the Windmill City,” Batavia was home to six windmill manufacturing companies in the late 19th century. Today, Batavia is home to the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, a government-sponsored physics lab which aims to solve the mysteries of matter, energy, space, and time.

Batavia is the oldest city in Kane County, featuring a vibrant downtown district filled with historic buildings and sites along the Fox River. Batavia’s close proximity to the Fox River as well as a host of golf courses, country clubs, and forest preserves allow for plenty of recreational opportunities in and around the city. Batavia is also convenient to a bevy of retail delights in the Chicago Premium Outlets. Convenience to I-88 and the Geneva Metra station afford Batavia residents quick access to Chicago as well.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Batavia, IL is $1,158 for one bedroom, $1,350 for two bedrooms, and $2,082 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Batavia has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,158/month
642 Sq Ft
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Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

57

Bikeable

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While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Louise White Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

398 Students

8
out of 10

J B Nelson Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

447 Students

7
out of 10

Alice Gustafson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

400 Students

7
out of 10

H C Storm Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

363 Students

7
out of 10

Hoover Wood Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

346 Students

7
out of 10

Sam Rotolo Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,142 Students

5
out of 10

Batavia Sr High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,826 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fabyan Forest Preserve
  • Lederman Science Center at Fermilab
  • Red Oak Nature Center
  • Geneva Park Butterfly House
  • Peck Farm Interpretive Center

Airports

  • Chicago Midway International
  • Chicago O'Hare International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.