Champaign, Illinois’ economy and lifestyle revolves heavily around the activities of the University of Illinois located here. And like many Midwestern towns, the residents take their sports almost as seriously as their education system. But don’t be fooled by Champaign’s quiet demeanor, the city also touts a booming economy just perfect for anyone considering buying residential or commercial real estate in Champaign.
Champaign Fast Facts
- Population: 72,088
- Median Household Income: $ 37,160
- Median Home Value: $150,700
- Data provided by Yahoo! Real Estate, Neighborhood Profiles, October 2007
- Champaign is located in the Central Standard Time Zone and observes Daylight Saving Time.
Travel and Transportation
The average commute time for Champaign workers is 15 minutes. Champaign has access to many transportation options including local bus travel, Greyhound Bus Lines and Amtrak. Air travel is accessible via the Central Illinois Regional Airport, the Decatur Airport and the University of Illinois-Willard Airport.
Champaign Employment
Major employers in the Champaign area include the University of Illinois, Carle Clinic Association, Carle Foundation Hospital, Champaign School District #4, Kraft Foods, Inc., Parkland College, Provena Covenant Medical Center, Kirby Foods, Inc., Devonshire Group, LLC and the City of Champaign.
Champaign School Districts
The students in Champaign are served by 19 public schools in five school districts as well as 19 private schools. There are also eight colleges and universities in the Champaign area.
Champaign Attractions
- Rockome Gardens
- Staerkel Planetarium
- Miller Park Zoo
- Champaign County Historical Museum
- Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
- Bilattractione Creek Village
- Children’s Museum of Ilattractionnois
- Early American Museum
- Krannert Art Museum
- Lincoln Log Cabin
- Prairie Aviation Museum
- Raggedy Ann and Andy Museum
Champaign Parks and Recreation
- Rockome Gardens
- Staerkel Planetarium
- Miller Park Zoo
- Champaign County Historical Museum
- Octave Chanute Aerospace Museum
- Bilattractione Creek Village
- Children’s Museum of Ilattractionnois
- Early American Museum
- Krannert Art Museum
- Lincoln Log Cabin
- Prairie Aviation Museum
- Raggedy Ann and Andy Museum