Apartments for rent in Batavia, IL

The small city of Batavia, Illinois is home to slightly more than 26,000 residents. With an average age of just over 39, the city's population ranks around the middle compared to other cities in Illinois, which has an average age of 38. The majority of residents own their homes in Batavia, and 23% of residents rent. Relatively high rent costs may play a role, as the average rent of $1,182 per month is substantially higher than the state average of $1,052.

Batavia has a high percentage of residents older than 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 12% possess a Master's degree or a Doctoral degree. Additionally, 21% possess a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. Workers are spread across a plethora of industries in Batavia, the most common five of which are retail, manufacturing, education, scientific, and healthcare. Together, these industries account for 33% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in management, making it the top profession in the city. With an average annual income of about $104,000, Batavia workers earn about $27,000 more than the average Illinois resident. Batavia's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345.

Batavia residents have an average commute of about 31 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the most common way to get to work, selected by 44% of residents, while public transportation isn't widely used. Not many commuters walk to work.