Living in Champaign
Champaign is a large place in Illinois, United States, home to 86,096 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are climate-conscious movers (top 24%, #2,849 of 12,111), early retirees (top 28%, #2,931 of 10,762), remote workers (top 35%, #2,489 of 7,271).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Champaign
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 19 min and sets around 23:31; in late June it sets around 3:26.
How Champaign ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Illinois | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 49 | #5,707 of 11,898 | #342 of 558 | Map |
| Low-income household | 35 | #5,627 of 9,771 | #349 of 440 | Map |
| Low-income family | 48 | #3,301 of 8,006 | #251 of 388 | Map |
| Single parent | 50 | #3,050 of 6,237 | #206 of 313 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 61 | #4,169 of 9,474 | #175 of 435 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 59 | #4,894 of 9,474 | #219 of 435 | Map |
| Early retiree | 64 | #2,931 of 10,762 | #78 of 472 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 60 | #2,489 of 7,271 | #162 of 345 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 28 | #7,088 of 8,006 | #377 of 388 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 46 | #4,826 of 12,111 | #326 of 515 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 44 | #4,927 of 7,271 | #255 of 345 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 59 | #4,346 of 9,474 | #215 of 435 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 47 | #9,934 of 18,063 | #289 of 778 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 8 | #13,579 of 16,523 | #368 of 715 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 42 | #9,985 of 18,063 | #447 of 778 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 62 | #4,514 of 16,523 | #259 of 715 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 55 | #5,481 of 21,167 | #294 of 943 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 68 | #2,849 of 12,111 | #109 of 515 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 28 | #8,866 of 12,111 | #375 of 515 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Urbana (Illinois) 3 km
- Savoy (Illinois) 7 km
- Mahomet 16 km
- Rantoul 23 km
- Monticello (Illinois) 30 km
- Danville (Illinois) 52 km
- Clinton (Illinois) 61 km
- Hoopeston 62 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.