Champaign, Illinois

Illinois community balancing growth and livability

Midwest Champaign-Urbana, IL Metro

WhereAtHome Score

77.8

C+

out of 100

Overview

Champaign is an Illinois city with a population of approximately 89,189, part of the Champaign-Urbana, IL metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $240,516. Median household income is $58,273.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 89,189 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $240,516 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $58,273 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 14.8 minutes
  • Part of the Champaign-Urbana, IL metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

89,189

Source: Census ACS

$240,516

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$58,273

Source: Census ACS

14.8 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

52

Source: Walk Score

98 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Champaign County (county-level results)

61%
37%
Democrat 54,314
Republican 32,965
Leans D+24.1

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 85.4/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 66.7/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 88.4/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 52/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 45/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 77.8

Location

Champaign, IL (40.1110, -88.2407)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.