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Urbana
  • Town in Illinois
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Urbana

#4 in Best Places to Live in Champaign County
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      A+
    Urbana is a town in Illinois with a population of 39,189. Urbana is in Champaign County and is one of the best places to live in Illinois. Living in Urbana offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Urbana there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Urbana and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Urbana are above average.
    Population
    39,189
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $155,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $845
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      66%
    • Own
      34%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      371.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      21.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      55.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      50.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      347.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,567
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      99.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      7%
    • 10-17 years
      5%
    • 18-24 years
      38%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      8%
    • 45-54 years
      6%
    • 55-64 years
      8%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      35%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      24%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      22%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      15%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Urbana

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $37,701
    National
    $69,021
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