Apartments for rent in Champaign, IL

The small city of Champaign, Illinois is home to just over 85,000 people. Young adults aged 15-24 account for a larger portion of the population here (32%) than nationally (14%), meaning they will find no shortage of activities, while middle-aged professionals are less well-represented. Overall, the city's population, at an average age of just over 33, is decidedly younger than most cities in Illinois. Renters slightly outnumber homeowners in Champaign by a slim 55%-45% margin. At $990 per month, the average rent is a bit below the state average.

Champaign has a large percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 12% have earned a Master's degree or a Doctorate. In addition, 13% have a Bachelor's degree. If you're looking for a number of career options, Champaign has them in spades. The four most common industries are education, retail, healthcare, and entertainment. Together, these industries account for 33% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 5% of the city's population works in management, which ranks as the top career path in the city. Champaign workers bring in an average annual income of just under $62,000, around $16,000 less than the average Illinois resident. The city's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).

Champaign residents have an average commute of about 18 minutes, quicker than the state average of about 32 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the most common way to get to work, selected by 37% of workers, while public transit is not used much. Walking (5%) isn't a common means of commuting to work, though the number is significantly higher than the national average.