Stone Creek, Urbana, IL
Stone Creek — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Stone Creek, Urbana, Illinois. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) licensing database.
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Stone Creek Neighborhood Overview
Welcome to Stone Creek
Stone Creek is a residential neighborhood located in the city of Urbana, Illinois. It offers residents a quiet, suburban atmosphere within the broader Champaign-Urbana metropolitan area. The community is characterized by its single-family homes and convenient access to the amenities of a major university town.
Lifestyle & Amenities
Residents enjoy a family-friendly environment with nearby parks and green spaces for recreation. The neighborhood's location provides relatively easy access to shopping, dining, and services in Urbana and neighboring Champaign. Proximity to the University of Illinois also brings cultural and sporting events within reach.
Real Estate Market
The housing in Stone Creek primarily consists of single-family homes. According to Census data, the median home value in the area is $173,700, while current market metrics show a price per square foot of approximately $223. This indicates a market with values above the broader area's median, reflecting the neighborhood's desirability.
Schools & Education
Families in Stone Creek are served by the Urbana School District 116. The neighborhood benefits from its location in a community anchored by a world-class research university, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. This creates an environment that values education and provides numerous academic resources.
Transportation & Connectivity
The neighborhood is well-connected by major roads, facilitating commutes to downtown Urbana, Champaign, and the University of Illinois campus. Public transportation options are available through the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District. For longer trips, the University of Illinois Willard Airport is conveniently located just south of the area.
Why Choose Stone Creek
Stone Creek is an excellent choice for those seeking a quiet suburban lifestyle with the cultural and intellectual benefits of a major university town. It offers a balance of affordable home values relative to the current market and a family-oriented community atmosphere. Its central location in Champaign County provides efficient connectivity to everything the region has to offer.
Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2022) — data.census.gov
- Redfin Neighborhood Market Tracker — redfin.com/news/data-center
Stone Creek Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $174K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $915/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $35K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 29.1% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 70.9% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 13.6% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Buyer's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Tier | Affordable | Top10Lists.us Classification |
| Primary ZIP Code | 61801 | |
| Mortgage Originations (2022 HMDA) | ||
| Total Mortgage Originations | 262,923 | FFIEC HMDA 2022 |
| VA Loan Originations | 10,875 | FFIEC HMDA 2022 |
| VA Loan Share | 0.0% | FFIEC HMDA 2022 |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $270K | FFIEC HMDA 2022 |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 219,732 | FFIEC HMDA 2022 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 32,316 | FFIEC HMDA 2022 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Stone Creek, Urbana
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Stone Creek
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-18