Champaign County, Illinois
Champaign Real Estate and Local Guide
A university city that shares the University of Illinois campus with its twin city of Urbana, blending college-town energy with a growing technology sector. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Champaign best.
About the area
Living in Champaign, IL
Champaign hosted the first Farm Aid concert in 1985 at Memorial Stadium.
The housing market
Homes in Champaign
- About 44.9% of housing units are owner-occupied, reflecting a large renter share tied to the university population.
- Roughly 43.5% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $199,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Champaign home
Virginia Theatre
Restored 1,463-seat theater that opened in 1921 with a Wurlitzer pipe organ
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
University of Illinois venue hosting more than 300 performances a year
Champaign County Historical Museum
Housed in the restored 1858 Cattle Bank building
Champaign Park District
Maintains 60 parks, 11 trails, and 14 facilities across more than 654 acres
West Side Park
Downtown park obtained in 1854, one of the district's oldest
Neighborhoods
Champaign areas to know
Downtown Champaign
Central business and civic district
Campustown
Retail and entertainment area for students along Green Street
North Prospect
Major shopping district on the north side
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.