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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Maria O.

Best industries in Urbana right now

OK so I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $911/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What would you do? Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighb...

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Sarah Patel

Is Urbana walkable?

Longtime lurker here, Just moved here 18 months ago and The median home value here is around $147,300, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $911 for rent here. Rent is about $911/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. I'd say it's...

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Ruby Anderson

Starting a business in Urbana?

OK so I'm a nurse at the local hospital and With a population of 11,153, Urbana is a small town.

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Silas Martin

Best industries in Urbana right now

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I've been here for 6 years and You can expect to pay around $911 for rent here. Poverty rate is 8.9%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Deborah R.

Why I chose Urbana over bigger cities

First post here. I'm single, late 40s, and With a population of 11,153, Urbana is a small town. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Thoughts?

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Jace Phillips

Moving to Urbana -what should I know?

First post here. Crime rate is something to consider -Urbana sits at 132.6 per 100K. The median home value here is around $147,300, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 8.9%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. The school system varies a lot by neighb...

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Sarah Patel

Most overrated things about Urbana

Household incomes average around $66,768 in Urbana. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Thoughts? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech scen...

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Eleanor

Urbana job market vs Las Vegas

Hey, The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. Does this match your experience?

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Angel

Things that make Urbana unique

Hey folks, The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Let me know your thoughts. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Wyatt Nelson

Is Urbana still affordable?

Hello, I've been here for 20 years and Household incomes average around $66,768 in Urbana. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks! There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely frien...

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