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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Jaxon Evans

Raising a family in Urbana -thoughts?

Curious what people think. I work in engineering and The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $2,571/month for a decent place. With a population of 13,897, Urbana is a small town. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting ...

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Eliana Richardson

Career opportunities in Urbana, MD

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm originally from San Diego and Homes are going for about $596,400 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Violet Kelly

Relocating to Urbana, MD -pros and cons?

Just moved here 13 months ago and You can expect to pay around $2,571 for rent here. With a population of 13,897, Urbana is a small town. Poverty rate is 0.4%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here ...

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Jaxon Evans

What's it really like living in Urbana?

Hi all, The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Should I be concerned? The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. ...

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Jaxon Evans

Urbana is underrated, change my mind

Longtime lurker here, Born and raised here. With a population of 13,897, Urbana is a small town. Household incomes average around $178,231 in Urbana. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still managea...

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Lucy Wright

Housing market in Urbana right now

Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $596,400 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Urbana sits at 429.7 per 100K. Poverty rate is 0.4%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food s...

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Keith H.

Honest thoughts on life in Urbana

Hello, I grew up here but left for a while. Homes are going for about $596,400 on average. It's a a small town city with about 13,897 people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The weather takes...

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Eliana Richardson

How much do you pay for rent in Urbana?

OK so My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 0.4%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Am I overthinking this? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great pla...

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