Real Estate Investing in Batavia, Illinois

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 28,577 • Kane County

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Should you buy in Batavia, IL? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (76/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.6% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $472,277
Avg Monthly Rent $1,774
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Batavia Real Estate

Batavia, IL covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are soft — this is not a market to enter casually.

Across Batavia's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run underwhelming: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Rent trends and price trends in Batavia are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Illinois.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Batavia a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$472,277
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,774
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (IL)

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ZIP Codes in Batavia, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Batavia, IL

Is the tenant base reliable in Batavia, IL?

Tenant quality in Batavia, IL ranks as solid. Landlords generally report predictable occupancy at market rents of $1,774/mo.

Is Batavia, IL good for landlords?

Rental owners in Batavia, IL deal with a landlord-friendly legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

How expensive is real estate in Batavia, IL?

Homes in Batavia, IL typically sell near $472K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which predictable long-term demand.

What is the average monthly rent in Batavia, IL?

Investors in Batavia, IL typically see rents near $1,774/mo per month against $472K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

What kind of vacancy should I budget for in Batavia, IL?

Expect elevated vacancy in Batavia, IL. Rents at $1,774/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

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