Known as "Windmill City," this charming Fox River hub combines rich manufacturing history, world-class research at Fermilab, and an active downtown riverfront.
Batavia sits 45 miles west of Chicago along the Fox River. About 26,000 people live here. A long time ago, Batavia made tons of wooden windmills, which is how it got its funny nickname! Today, it’s famous for being green, historic, and super smart.
World-Class Science: Batavia is the home of Fermilab, a giant scientific laboratory where top scientists study space and energy.
Great Schools: Served by Batavia Public School District 101.
Batavia Riverwalk: A fun boardwalk along the river with a pond and an old train station museum.
Boardwalk Shops: Cute little wooden sheds downtown where local artists and shops sell cool stuff.
Red Oak Nature Center: A nature preserve tucked into the woods with awesome trails right along the water.
You’ll find a neat mix of old stone homes, mid-century houses, and newer neighborhoods. It’s perfect if you like riding bikes on the Fox River Trail or love science and history.
28,577 people live in Batavia, where the median age is 41 and the average individual income is $56,976. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Batavia, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Grand Central Store, Craft & Smoke, and Bulldog Batavia.
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| Dining | 0.52 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.59 miles | 1 review | 1/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 0.59 miles | 73 reviews | 3.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 0.64 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.77 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining | 1.78 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.55 miles | 1 review | 1/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 0.55 miles | 1 review | 2/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.25 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.26 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.33 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.49 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.51 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.56 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.76 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.98 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.99 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.05 miles | 1 review | 1/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.5 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.56 miles | 1 review | 1/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.61 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.2 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.93 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Batavia has 10,961 households, with an average household size of 2.57. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Batavia do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 28,577 people call Batavia home. The population density is 1,172 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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