Living in Urbana (Illinois)
Urbana (Illinois) is a large place in Illinois, United States, home to 42,311 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 23%, #2,417 of 10,762), climate-conscious movers (top 26%, #3,068 of 12,111), remote workers (top 30%, #2,120 of 7,271).
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- 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 3:25.
How Urbana (Illinois) 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 | 50 | #5,518 of 11,898 | #327 of 558 | Map |
| Low-income household | 35 | #5,781 of 9,771 | #365 of 440 | Map |
| Low-income family | 48 | #3,396 of 8,006 | #253 of 388 | Map |
| Single parent | 50 | #3,130 of 6,237 | #212 of 313 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #3,471 of 9,474 | #123 of 435 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 60 | #4,505 of 9,474 | #202 of 435 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #2,417 of 10,762 | #57 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 | 61 | #2,120 of 7,271 | #148 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 | 27 | #7,129 of 8,006 | #380 of 388 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 46 | #5,041 of 12,111 | #336 of 515 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 42 | #5,048 of 7,271 | #263 of 345 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 59 | #4,535 of 9,474 | #229 of 435 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 49 | #9,109 of 18,063 | #243 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 | 9 | #12,947 of 16,523 | #289 of 715 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 43 | #9,717 of 18,063 | #436 of 778 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 62 | #4,435 of 16,523 | #256 of 715 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 53 | #5,873 of 21,167 | #315 of 943 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #3,068 of 12,111 | #115 of 515 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 27 | #8,943 of 12,111 | #380 of 515 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Champaign 3 km
- Savoy (Illinois) 7 km
- Mahomet 19 km
- Rantoul 22 km
- Monticello (Illinois) 32 km
- Danville (Illinois) 49 km
- Hoopeston 61 km
- Clinton (Illinois) 65 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.