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Urbana, IL


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Urbana, Illinois

Urbana, Illinois, in Champaign county, is 2 miles E of Champaign, Illinois (center to center) and 111 miles W of Indianapolis, Indiana. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Champaign - Urbana metropolitan area. Urbana contains a population of approximately 36,395.

The People and Families of Urbana

In Urbana, about 30% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Urbana, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Approximately 33% of Urbana is non-white. The city offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Unlike most cities, Urbana has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Urbana had a median family income of $42,655. Interestingly, lots of people in Urbana have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Urbana favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $63,400. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Urbana Housing

Urbana has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 37% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Urbana, 64% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Urbana -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. In the city, not everyone drives everywhere. The public transportation system may meet your needs. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Urbana can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Urbana strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyUrbana Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyUrbana Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyUrbana Racial Diversity
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Urbana College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Urbana Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Urbana, IL

Comparing Urbana to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity910
Well-Paid Single Men55
Senior Citizens32
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size11
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income34
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use1010
Working at Home77

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents84
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built58
Affordability of Property Taxes44

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