At a Glance
Median Income
$66,768
$34,221 per capita
Home Value
$147,300
Zillow: $197,186
Median Rent
$911/mo
20.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
133/100K
2,432/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
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
3.1 / 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 $66,768 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,221. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 747 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Urbana is $147,300 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,186. Median rent is $911/month, with 20.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Urbana reports 133 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,432/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
17.5% of adults in Urbana hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Urbana has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population11,153
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1,341/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,768
Per Capita$34,221
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$1,680M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,001
Housing
A+
Home Value$147,300
Rent$911
Ownership59.4%
Zillow$197,186
Housing Units5,268
Rent Burden20.8%
Crime
F
Violent133/100K
Property2,432/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault44/100K
Burglary248/100K
Health
Obesity44.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,612/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,040 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Urbana was founded in 1805.
The median home in Urbana was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.376 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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