Livability Score

81
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (18) C-
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Latte Da!
Coffee Shop
Cafeteria & Company
Coffee Shop
Strawberry Fields Cafe
Coffee Shop
Caffe Paradiso
Coffee Shop
Tenko Tea
Coffee Shop
Caffé Bene Urbana
Coffee Shop
Intermezzo Cafe
Coffee Shop
Espresso Royale
Coffee Shop
Etc! Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Array Cafe
Coffee Shop
Espresso Royal
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Espresso Royale
Coffee Shop
Espresso Royale
Coffee Shop
Beckman Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Daily Byte
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bearology
Coffee Shop
Latea Bubble Tea Lounge
Coffee Shop
Tiger Sugar
Coffee Shop
Caffe Bene
Coffee Shop
BrewLab Coffee
Coffee Shop
Café Kopi
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (15) C-
Cinema Gallery
Art Gallery
Station Theater
Theatre Arts
Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center
Water Park
Spurlock Museum
Museum
Foellinger Great Hall
Theatre Arts
Anita Purves Nature Center
Museum
Studio Theater
Theatre Arts
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
Tyron Festival Theater
Theatre Arts
Colwell Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Carl R. Woese Museum
Museum
Art Annex Studio 2
Theatre Arts
Illini Union Rec Room
Bowling Alley
Art Annex Studio 1
Theatre Arts
Foellinger Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Japan House
Theatre Arts
The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music
Museum
Experimental Round Barns
Attraction
Krannert Art Museum
Museum
Illinois Field
Stadium
Demirjian Park
Stadium
The Red Lion
Nightclub
Douglass Park Splash Pad
Water Park
Champaign County Historical Museum
Museum
The City Center
Nightclub
Food and Drink (39) C+
Stango
Fast Food
Baldoratta's
Fast Food
The Iron Post
Bar
Bunny's Tavern
Bar
Rose Bowl Tavern
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
B Spirits
Beverages
Baskin-Robbins
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
4th Quarter Nutrition
Fast Food
Rosati's Pizza
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burrito King
Fast Food
Manolo's Pizza & Empanadas
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (10) A+
Urbana Neighborhood Connections Center
Community Centre
Amara Yoga & Arts
Gym
Charter Fitness
Gym
Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center
Community Centre
Arcadia
Community Centre
Iyengar Yoga
Gym
Urbana Boulders
Gym
One South workout room
Gym
Crossfit
Gym
Living Yoga Center
Gym
CityView Banquet and Meeting Center
Community Centre
Springer Cultural Center
Community Centre
Eden Supportive Living
Community Centre
Holy Cross Parish Center
Community Centre
Crunch Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Groceries (11) A+
Schnucks
Grocery Store
Common Ground
Grocery Store
Save-A-Lot
Grocery Store
El Progresso
Grocery Store
Rick's Bakery
Bakery
World Harvest
Grocery Store
Dollar Store
Grocery Store
Meat and Egg Sales Room
Butcher
Target
Grocery Store
Meijer
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
World Harvest Foods
Grocery Store
Far East Grocery
Grocery Store
County Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
AM-KO Oriental Foods and Gifts
Grocery Store
Harvest Market
Grocery Store
Asian Supermarket
Grocery Store
Gordon Food Service
Grocery Store
Ruler Foods
Grocery Store
Cake Artist's Studio
Bakery
Friar Tuck Beverage
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (55) A+
Victory Park
Park
Victory Park
Park
Webber Street Park
Park
Art in the Park
Park
Canaday Park
Park
AMBUCS Park
Park
Fairlawn Dog Park
Park
Fairlawn Dog Park
Park
Prairie Park
Park
Chief Shemauger Park
Park
Patterson Parklet
Park
Leal Park
Park
Blair Park
Park
Carle Park
Park
Phillips Recreation Center Playground
Playground
Sunnycrest Tot Lot
Park
Crestview Park
Park
Weaver Park
Park
Crystal Lake Park
Park
Urbana Dog Park
Park
Hallene field
Park
Lohmann Park
Park
Savannah Green Resident's Park
Park
Illini Grove
Park
Willow Springs Park
Park
Shops (34) A+
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Pretty Nails Spa
Beauty
Marathon
Convenience Store
BoRics Hair Care
Hairdresser
Baker's Bikes
Bicycle
Carter's Furniture
Furniture
The Bike Project
Bicycle
Lincoln Square
Mall
Calico Jewelry
Fashion
Quick Shop
Convenience Store
H2O Salon
Hairdresser
Priceless Books
Books
Magic Nails
Beauty
Great Clips
Hairdresser
IttyBittyBikeShop
Bicycle
TJ Salon and Spa
Beauty
Urbana Mini Mart
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Verizon
Electronics
Armored Gopher Games
Toys
Circle K
Convenience Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Circle K
Convenience Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Dear;72
Clothing
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 11.3% take public transportation in Urbana.
Public Transit Stops (537)
Stops & Stations A+
Green & Lynn
Bus Stop
Green & Lynn
Bus Stop
Cottage Grove & Green
Bus Stop
Cottage Grove & Illinois
Bus Stop
Cottage Grove & Green
Bus Stop
Cottage Grove & Illinois
Bus Stop
Green & Anderson
Bus Stop
Green & Anderson
Bus Stop
Cottage Grove & Oregon
Bus Stop
Cottage Grove & Oregon
Bus Stop
Main & Lynn
Bus Stop
Main & Lynn
Bus Stop
Main & Cottage Grove
Bus Stop
Main & Cottage Grove
Bus Stop
Main & Glover
Bus Stop
Green & Maple
Bus Stop
Main & Glover
Bus Stop
Green & Maple
Bus Stop
Main & Grove
Bus Stop
Main & Grove
Bus Stop
Cottage Grove & Washington
Bus Stop
Main & Hartle
Bus Stop
Cottage Grove & Washington
Bus Stop
Main & Hartle
Bus Stop
Main & Urbana
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
11.3% B+
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Urbana is 93/100 - which is 3% lower than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime D+

Urbana crime rates are 2,665 per 100k, which is 35% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
2,276 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
388 crimes per 100k D+
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employment D

The median income in Urbana is $35,984 - which is 39% lower than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$35,984 F
Unemployment Rate
2.9% B+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (17)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Urbana Main Fire Station
Fire Station
Urbana Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
West Main Dental
Dentist
Champaign County Sheriff
Police
Jacobsen Dermatology Center
Doctor
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Carle Foundation Hospital
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
McKinley Health Center
Clinic
Urbana Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Urbana Fire Station 4 - U of I Campus Station
Fire Station
OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center
Hospital
CampusTown Urgent Care
Clinic
Christie Clinic
Clinic
Carle Clinic
Clinic
Champaign Police Department
Police
UIUC Police State Farm Center
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Christie Clinic
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
CompleteCare Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Christie Clinic
Clinic
Christie Clinic Radiation Oncology
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing B

Urbana home prices are $151,700 - which is 13% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$151,700 D+
Home Appreciation Rate
4% B-
Home Affordability
4.2x (home price to income ratio) D-
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schools D-

The Urbana graduation rate is 91% - which is 8% higher than Illinois
School Test Scores
19% F
High School Grad. Rates
91% A-
Elementary Schools (11) D-
Urbana Middle School
Champaign Co Detention Center
Leal Elem School
Wiley Elementary School
Dr Preston L Williams Jr Elem Sch
Urbana Gerber School
Thomas Paine Elem School
Yankee Ridge Elem School
Campus Middle School For Girls
M L King Jr Elem School
Kingswood School
Washington Elem School
Edison Middle School
Stratton Elementary School
Chesterbrook Academy
Actions Program
Holy Cross Elementary School
University Primary School
South Side Elementary School
Franklin Middle School
Pavilion Foundation School
Judah Christian School
Bottenfield Elem School
Dr Howard Elem School
Westview Elem School
High Schools (4) F
Champaign Co Detention Center
Urbana High School
University Of Illinois High Sch
Kingswood School
Re-Start Program
R E A D Y Program
Novak Academy
Actions Program
Central High School
Pavilion Foundation School
Judah Christian School
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ratings F

Urbana has an overall rating of 47% from 15 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (12)
From AreaVibes C
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Waste of Space 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 26, 2021) This town is horrendous. I cannot figure out why they think they are so important, as they wouldn't even exist if the college was not here. Just another worthless 40,000 dot on the map without anything to do. The residential neighborhoods literally make you pay $400+ per year to ...Read More park on the street outside your own house between the 3AM and 3PM, even though the streets are constantly empty and their is no demand for parking even during the oddly timed free hours. Which is an especially stupid policy considering the neighborhood was build before people owned automobiles and therefor the homes have little to no driveways or garages. Ticket writers come by three to four times a day. This town is completely backwards, no one in their right mind would live here. There is absolutely nothing of interest to do, but for the cost of living you'd think you were in a hub of a major city. Save your time and skip Urbana, IL altogether. Read Less
High property taxes, high crime rate 2 rating By sassy cat ( Dec 27, 2016) I lived here for a year and the property taxes are higher then California! I was living in a 1900 square foot home for 4500 a year property tax! One morning I was walking my dog about 5 in the morning and I ran into a young man who was obviously high on something who accosted me. ...Read More My dog was super friendly so he was no help and I saw a man peeking out his window who then drew the curtains. I had to fight off this man and run to my house. Its all rented out to students so expect lots of noise and parties and police. Great place to be a single college student but if you have children I would look elsewhere. Read Less
Urbana, Illinois: Heaven for Families 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 18, 2015) I was born and raised in Chicago Illinois. 2 years ago, I moved from Chicago to an area called Urbana. With only two years of living here, I absolutely love it here. Though it may get chilly here, I love walking along the streets in this community especially during the season of ...Read More Fall. There are so many great aspects of living in this area that include the offered amenities, the cost of living, as well as the quality of education that each child or student in general receives. Like every area, there are also drawbacks to living in an area. In Urbana, these drawbacks include the rate of crime as well as the weather.

I am a work at home mom. What I love about my current neighborhood is the fact that I can walk my children to school every morning. The school is only 7 minutes walking from my house. I love the school that my 2 kids attend. They are currently 6 and 8 years old and already are able to communicate partly to me in Spanish. The music program is also excellent at this school. Both of my children are enrolled in orchestra. Another great aspect of this area is that the cost of groceries is extremely low in addition to the cost of gas. I tend to buy by groceries at a day to day rate which is sometimes cheaper and I am able to pick out better produce.

The downside to living in this area is the rate of crime. I would insist to keep all valuables out of the car at night due to the higher theft rate. I would also insist to install a security system just in case of emergencies to ensure that your kids are safe from harm. Read Less
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Urbana, Illinois: Heaven for Families 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 18, 2015) I was born and raised in Chicago Illinois. 2 years ago, I moved from Chicago to an area called Urbana. With only two years of living here, I absolutely love it here. Though it may get chilly here, I love walking along the streets in this community especially during the season of ...Read More Fall. There are so many great aspects of living in this area that include the offered amenities, the cost of living, as well as the quality of education that each child or student in general receives. Like every area, there are also drawbacks to living in an area. In Urbana, these drawbacks include the rate of crime as well as the weather.

I am a work at home mom. What I love about my current neighborhood is the fact that I can walk my children to school every morning. The school is only 7 minutes walking from my house. I love the school that my 2 kids attend. They are currently 6 and 8 years old and already are able to communicate partly to me in Spanish. The music program is also excellent at this school. Both of my children are enrolled in orchestra. Another great aspect of this area is that the cost of groceries is extremely low in addition to the cost of gas. I tend to buy by groceries at a day to day rate which is sometimes cheaper and I am able to pick out better produce.

The downside to living in this area is the rate of crime. I would insist to keep all valuables out of the car at night due to the higher theft rate. I would also insist to install a security system just in case of emergencies to ensure that your kids are safe from harm. Read Less

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Urbana? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Victory Park
      Victory Park
      Webber Street Park
      Art in the Park
      Canaday Park
      AMBUCS Park
      Fairlawn Dog Park
      Fairlawn Dog Park

      Entertainment

      Cinema Gallery
      Station Theater
      Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center
      Spurlock Museum
      Foellinger Great Hall
      Anita Purves Nature Center
      Studio Theater
      Krannert Center for the Performing Arts

      Food & Drink

      Stango
      Baldoratta's
      The Iron Post
      Bunny's Tavern
      Rose Bowl Tavern
      Wendy's
      Arby's
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Urbana? Of all people who commute, 11.3% take public transportation in Urbana.
      Drive to Work
      54%

      23% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      11%

      6% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      15%

      12% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Urbana? The cost of living in Urbana is 93/100 - which is 3% lower than Illinois.
      Urbana
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Urbana? Urbana crime rates are 2,665, which are 35% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,665 per 100k people

      15% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 38

      15% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Urbana? The median income in Urbana is $35,984 which is 39% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $35,98435% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,36515% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      39% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Urbana a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Carle Foundation Hospital
      OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Jacobsen Dermatology Center

      B Housing

      What are Urbana home prices? Urbana home prices are $151,700 - which is 13% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $151,70018% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $83312% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      34%

      47% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Urbana have good schools? The Urbana graduation rate is 91% - which is 8% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      91%

      10% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      19%

      61% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      2% higher than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is Urbana a good place to live? Urbana has an overall rating of 47% from 15 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      47%

      15 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      40%

      3 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      64%

      12 total surveys

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