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Batavia, IL vs Napa, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Napa has been positive.
- Napa has 2.3% less unemployment than Batavia.
- Napa job growth has increased by 0.7% in the past 10 years.
 Batavia, ILNapa, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth29.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-11.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-10.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-2.0%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Batavia    3 Reviews

Batavia straddles the Fox River and is approximately 35 miles west of Chicago with convenient proximity to rail and expressway access to the city. It has a bit of a  More

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Over 18 years ago

A nice community with good  More

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Batavia is a great community for families. They have a great Park District, great shopping and entertainment in the area. The people in the area are genuinely friendly  More

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Reviews for Napa    19 Reviews

I have lived in Napa for 20 years. In that time, Napa has changed dramatically. Today, Napa is very much a Hispanic community. Many Latinos don't or won't speak English  More

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My longtime Napa home burned to smithereens in 2017. That same night, a crazy stalker set her sights on me. Two nights after the fire, she showed up at my rescue house  More

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Napa is a very easy place to live, especially for those contemplating retirement. The pace of life is peaceful. The weather is superb -- never miserably cold or hot but  More

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