"The City of Roses," Pana, Illinois is known for having the largest attendance at an annual Labor Day Parade. Up to 15,000 parade goers and participants have shown up here, which is no small feat, and a large number of feet, especially when your population is only around 5,849.
Roughly circular in shape, Pana is located in Christian County in central Illinois and covers about 4.15 square miles. Its nickname, "The City of Roses," refers to what's often considered an ideal climate for greenhouse gardeners. With a low crime rate and low population density in comparison with U.S, averages, Pana has plenty of room for you to grow and bloom!
Part of the rosy picture in Pana is that the cost of living index is lower than the U
"The City of Roses," Pana, Illinois is known for having the largest attendance at an annual Labor Day Parade. Up to 15,000 parade goers and participants have shown up here, which is no small feat, and a large number of feet, especially when your population is only around 5,849.
Roughly circular in shape, Pana is located in Christian County in central Illinois and covers about 4.15 square miles. Its nickname, "The City of Roses," refers to what's often considered an ideal climate for greenhouse gardeners. With a low crime rate and low population density in comparison with U.S, averages, Pana has plenty of room for you to grow and bloom!
Moving to Pana
Part of the rosy picture in Pana is that the cost of living index is lower than the U.S. average, although with that comes the thorny side of a lower percentage of places to live in terms of rental housing. Yet, you can also branch out your home search into other towns in Christian County such as Champaign, Decatur and Springfield. Just be sure to start looking for rentals asap and ask about radon levels. What? Well, it's nothing to fret over, but just be aware of what the reading is for any buildings you're thinking about renting in since Pana's overall indoor radon gas levels have been rated at a 2-4 which is considered to be a moderate level. It's just something to keep in mind and to find out about even if you're looking at a one-bedroom apartment for rent in Pana and not just three or four-bedroom houses. When you do find your radon-safe rental in Pana, you'll need proof of income, your credit history and a damage deposit that usually equals one month's rent to move here.
Pana Neighborhoods
At just over four square feet -- made ya look -- well, at four square miles, Pana is its own neighborhood, but there are some key apartment complexes that you should check out.
Apartments in Pana
The Kehias Park Square Apartments: This two story building right in Pana is an affordable rental community with one-bedroom apartment options as well as two-bedroom units. Kehias Park is in this area.
West Washington Street: The north side of West Washington in Pana has a range of rental homes, including some condo buildings and townhouses. There are some one-bedroom, decent sized apartments here. Try out Taste of China for dinner after you've moved in.
Living in Pana
Once you've secured an all utilities paid or other type of rental residence in Pana, take a drive or walk to West 3rd Street to the Roseland Theater to catch the latest movie at this venue built in 1941. You can't miss its classic looking and charming art deco style marquee! When it's time to stock up on groceries, you'll find a wide selection of food shops in Pana. For dining out, take your pick from several family restaurants, pizza parlors or familiar fast food chains here -- there's Casey's Carry Out Pizza and Pana Family Restaurant. Don't forget to enjoy the 40-acre Kitchell Park that dates to 1908 and is on the National Register of Historical Places as you make your place here in Pana!
