At a Glance
Median Income
$57,544
$35,886 per capita
Home Value
$199,700
Zillow: $227,678
Median Rent
$1,103/mo
34.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
930/100K
2,478/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.6%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
290 sunny days/yr
How Champaign Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Champaign's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Champaign a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Champaign residents earn a median household income of $57,544 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,886. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,160 business establishments, including 590 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Champaign is $199,700 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,678. Median rent is $1,103/month, with 34.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Champaign reports 930 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 145% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,478/100K. The murder rate is 2.3/100K.
Education
53.6% of adults in Champaign hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(59% above the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Champaign has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population88,822
Median Age27.1 yrs
Density3,857/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,544
Per Capita$35,886
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$15,450M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,235
Housing
A+
Home Value$199,700
Rent$1,103
Ownership44.9%
Zillow$227,678
Housing Units40,513
Rent Burden34.4%
Crime
F
Violent930/100K
Property2,478/100K
Murder2.3/100K
Assault740/100K
Burglary337/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,180/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days290/yr
Rain35.6 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation784 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.6%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+30.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute15 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations54
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Champaign was founded in 1855.
The median home in Champaign was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 590 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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