At a Glance
Median Income
$45,854
$31,936 per capita
Home Value
$186,300
Zillow: $207,795
Median Rent
$951/mo
34.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
581/100K
2,633/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.4%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
13.1% smoking rate
How Urbana Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Urbana's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Urbana a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Urbana residents earn a median household income of $45,854 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,936. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% 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 Urbana is $186,300 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,795. Median rent is $951/month, with 34.6% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Urbana reports 581 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,633/100K. The murder rate is 2.6/100K.
Education
58.4% of adults in Urbana hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% above the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Urbana has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population38,447
Median Age26.7 yrs
Density3,247/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born18.3%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$45,854
Per Capita$31,936
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$15,450M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,235
Housing
A
Home Value$186,300
Rent$951
Ownership34.7%
Zillow$207,795
Housing Units18,920
Rent Burden34.6%
Crime
F
Violent581/100K
Property2,633/100K
Murder2.6/100K
Assault427/100K
Burglary429/100K
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,180/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain37.0 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation741 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.4%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+35.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute14 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Urbana was founded in 1833.
The median home in Urbana was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
18.3% 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.