Best Areas to Live in Urbana
Urbana's neighborhoods carry real, disclosed variation in safety, walkability, and character -- confirm current, address-specific conditions directly rather than relying on this general orientation alone.
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Learn moreUrbana's northeast side
Residents generally consider the northeast part of Urbana the safest area of the city, per this record's crime-data research.
Downtown and near-campus
The Downtown Urbana Historic District and neighborhoods near UIUC's Urbana-side campus offer the most walkability and fare-free transit access, at a real premium versus more outlying areas.
Key takeaways
- Urbana's northeast side is generally considered its safest area.
- Downtown and near-campus neighborhoods offer the most walkability, at a real price premium.
- Confirm current, address-specific conditions directly given real, disclosed citywide variation.
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