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Champaign

#2 in Best Places to Live in Champaign County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Illinois
  • 196 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      A+
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    Champaign is a town in Illinois with a population of 85,710. 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
    85,710

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $156,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $904
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      55%
    • Own
      45%
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    Champaign Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      498.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      7.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      81.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      94
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      312.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,853.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      96.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      29%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      9%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      27%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      24%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      17%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      13%

    Working in Champaign

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $44,638
    National
    $55,322
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    Champaign Reviews

    196 reviews
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    Champaign needs more emphasis on their public school systems. The children in these systems grow up and eventually become members of this society. We need to have better schooling from a young age here to keep our society booming. There have been improvements in other areas, but I really think the push for funding for our Unit 4 system is important and needs to continue if there is going to be any real change within the school systems themselves.
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    Champaign is a good place to live with many restaurants and a bustling downtown. At times, the sheer volume of college students from the U of I can be annoying, but we learn to deal with it. There is a lot of crime in our city, but usually only on campus or in the bad parts of town. There are many beautiful residential areas, however, and our neighborhoods are well kept.
    Champaign is a great town. I have lived here my whole life and have met so many amazing people! Even though it isn't a super large town, it feels big. I enjoy calling Champaign my home.