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18 discussions from residents and visitors

real_ezekiel33

Is public transit usable in Urbana?

So, Poverty rate is 11.1%, which is around average. Household incomes average around $45,854 in Urbana. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Thanks! Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tech ...

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Betty P.

What surprised you most about Urbana?

So, With a population of 38,447, Urbana is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $45,854, which feels on the lower side for the area. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $951/month for a decent place. The...

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Robert Walker

Freelancing from Urbana -experience?

Random thought, Been living here since 2020. The median home value here is around $186,300, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 38,447, Urbana is a smaller city. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Has anyone dealt with this? Public transit needs a lot of work honestl...

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Robert Nelson

Is Urbana a good place to live?

Hello, You can expect to pay around $951 for rent here. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $45,854, which feels on the lower side for the area. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. The...

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Jeremiah Harris

Career opportunities in Urbana, IL

Curious what people think. I'm retired and Homes are going for about $186,300 on average. The median home value here is around $186,300, which is actually reasonable. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Robert Nelson

Best coffee shops in Urbana?

Random thought, With a population of 38,447, Urbana is a smaller city. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Is this normal for Urbana? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Daniel Gonzalez

Best neighborhoods to rent in Urbana?

I'm a teacher here and It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What are your go-to spots?

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Scarlett Phillips

Is Urbana still affordable?

Median household income is $45,854, which feels on the lower side for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Let me know your thoughts. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Scarlett Phillips

Best restaurants in Urbana?

Hello, Would love some local perspective. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Betty P.

Is it worth buying in Urbana?

First post here. Military spouse here. Crime rate is something to consider -Urbana sits at 294.7 per 100K. Rent is about $951/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $186,300 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where ...

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real_ezekiel33

Best kept secrets of Urbana, IL

Hello, I've been here for 10 years and It's a a smaller city city with about 38,447 people. You can expect to pay around $951 for rent here. The median home value here is around $186,300, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 38,447, Urbana is a smaller city. The parks and outdoor areas...

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Betty P.

Urbana in the winter -how bad?

Hello, Any advice would be great. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Everly M.

What to expect moving to Urbana?

Alright, I'm single, late 20s, and The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $45,854 in Urbana. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Has anyone dealt with this...

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Robert Nelson

Housing in Urbana compared to Kansas City

Hi all, I'm originally from Indianapolis and Median household income is $45,854, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Any advice would be great. Night life is decent if you know the right sp...

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Elijah Williams

Is Urbana worth it salary-wise?

Hi all, You can expect to pay around $951 for rent here. Rent is about $951/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 38,447 people. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place...

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