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Champaign
  • Town in Illinois
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Champaign

#3 in Best Places to Live in Champaign County
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      A+
    Champaign is a town in Illinois with a population of 88,343. Champaign is in Champaign County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Champaign offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Champaign there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Champaign and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Champaign are above average.
    Population
    88,343
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $167,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $969
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      56%
    • Own
      44%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      535.3
      282.7
    • Murder
      8.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      77.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      73.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      317
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,118.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      212.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      29%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      8%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      31%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      21%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      17%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
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    Working in Champaign

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $52,687
    National
    $69,021
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