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Lucy Wright
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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 scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
Pros:
- Good job market
- Low taxes
- Good internet infrastructure
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- High property taxes
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Homelessness issues downtown
Thoughts? Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
Pros:
- Good job market
- Low taxes
- Good internet infrastructure
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- High property taxes
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Homelessness issues downtown
Thoughts? Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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