Chicago metro, IL relocation guide
Moving to Batavia, IL
$524,900Median listing price
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About Batavia
A city of about 26,000 on the Fox River in Kane County (with a small DuPage portion), Batavia calls itself the "City of Energy" — a nod to its 19th-century windmill factories (Challenge Wind Mill, U.S. Wind Engine and Pump) and to Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, which sits partly within its borders.
Home prices in Batavia
The median listing price in Batavia is $524,900.
Top places in Batavia
- Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab)
- Downtown Batavia
- Batavia Riverwalk
- Batavia Depot Museum
- Funway Ultimate Entertainment Center
- Batavia Park District
- Fox River Trail
Commuting from Batavia
- No Metra station in town; the nearest is the Union Pacific West Line in Geneva, about 10 minutes east. Driving downtown Chicago is roughly 38 miles via I-88; allow about 45–70 minutes depending on traffic (approximate).
Batavia FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Batavia, IL?
The median listing price in Batavia is $524,900. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Batavia, IL?
No Metra station in town; the nearest is the Union Pacific West Line in Geneva, about 10 minutes east. Driving downtown Chicago is roughly 38 miles via I-88; allow about 45–70 minutes depending on traffic (approximate).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.