Dansville, MI

Michigan · Metropolitan Area

Dansville is a small town in Michigan with a population of 597. Residents earn $109,063 per year, which is 45% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
597 Population 591/sq mi density
$109,063 Median Income $34,416 per capita
$178,100 Home Value $272,302 Zillow
$875 Median Rent 19.6% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$109,063 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$178,100 home value, $875/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $109,063
45% higher than US avg
Home Value $178,100
37% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.2%
43% lower than US avg
Median Rent $875
25% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.6%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 5.4%
50% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.9%
77% lower than US avg

How Dansville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population597
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density591/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$109,063
Per Capita$34,416
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$23,569M
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$178,100
Rent$875
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$272,302
Housing Units195
Rent Burden19.6%

Health

Obesity34.6%
Uninsured5.9%
Smoking14.7%
Depression29.3%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain34.3 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation971 ft (296 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 64%
Commute31 min
Broadband95.2%
Libraries16

Is Dansville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Dansville receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Dansville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Dansville is $109,063, which is significantly higher than the national average — 45% above $75,149. This places Dansville among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Dansville is $178,100, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $875 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Dansville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches, including 36.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Dansville has a population of 597 with a density of 591 people per square mile. The median age is 33.8 years, 13% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.3%), with 1.8% Hispanic.

Population

597
Total Population
591
People / sq mi
33.8yrs
Median Age
13% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.1%
Female 52.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Dansville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.0%
24% above US avg
Spanish3.0%
78% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Dansville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Dansville is $109,063, which is 45% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Income: Dansville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$109,063
45% above US avg
Per Capita Income$34,416
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318
IRS Avg AGI$70,063

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.4%
50% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.9%
77% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,868
County GDP$23,569M

Business (County)

Restaurants619
Healthcare804
Retail855
Manufacturing182

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,455
113% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.19%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.2 min
Drive Alone79.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Dansville is $178,100, 37% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $875 (25% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $272,302.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$178,100
37% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$272,302

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$875
25% below US avg
Rent Burden19.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.9%
Housing Units195
Median Year Built1954

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,455
113% above US avg
Effective Rate4.19%
In Dansville, 34.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 5.9% of residents lack health insurance. 14.7% are current smokers. 29.3% report depression. 20.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Dansville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.6%
8% above US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure30.4%
Asthma11.9%
COPD6.3%
Cancer7.8%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.7%
5% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.9%
Physical Inactivity20.1%
Depression29.3%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress12.5%
Short Sleep34.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.4%
Uninsured5.9%
31% below US avg
Checkup Rate77.1%
Dental Visits71.3%
Premature Death9,801/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.7/10
Exercise Access91.6%
Healthcare Facilities804
Dansville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.3 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.3 inches
10% below US avg
Snowfall36.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation971 ft (296 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density591/sq mi
Coordinates42.5555°N, 84.3025°W
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
County FIPS26065
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 29.7-point margin. 95.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 34.2%
D 63.9%

Winner: Democrat by 29.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.2%
43% below US avg
High School+94.4%
Graduate Degree+4.5%
School Test Score5.23
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density591/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access95.2%
Public Libraries16
Healthcare Facilities804
Restaurants619
Retail Stores855

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)27

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.2 min
Drive Alone79.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.8%

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