Best Places to Live in Champaign-Urbana Metro Area, Illinois

Champaign, IL Metropolitan Area: From farmlands to natural riversides to bustling city streets—the Champaign-Urbana metropolitan area has plenty on offer. Here you can find a wide selection of activities such as educational institutions offering live theatre performances; world class museums exhibiting diverse works of art; multiple parks ideal for spending an afternoon outdoors; plus a myriad of shops and restaurants serving up mouth-watering dishes. Whether you’re looking to explore the best of what Illinois has to offer or just visiting for some rest and relaxation—Champaign-Urbana is sure to provide an unforgettable experience. College town complex - East-central Illinois, 110 miles south of Chicago.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Champaign-Urbana Metro Area is 4.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Champaign-Urbana Metro Area jobs have increased by 2.2%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Champaign-Urbana Metro Area's cost of living is 18.8% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Champaign-Urbana Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, June and May are the most pleasant months in the Champaign-Urbana metro area, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Champaign-Urbana metro area remained very strongly Democratic, 56.1% to 40.7%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Champaign-Urbana Metro Area's population is 223,247 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 4.0%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 18.5 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Champaign-Urbana Metro Area is $176,700. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 8.7%.

SCHOOLS

Champaign-Urbana Metro Area public schools spend $13,990 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 13.1 students per teacher in Champaign-Urbana Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Champaign-Urbana

It's a good time to buy in Champaign-Urbana. Home Appreciation is up 8.7% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Champaign-Urbana is $176,700.

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