At a Glance
Median Income
$109,063
$34,416 per capita
Home Value
$178,100
Zillow: $272,302
Median Rent
$875/mo
19.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
85/100K
1,257/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Dansville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dansville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dansville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dansville residents earn a median household income of $109,063 , which is 45% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,416. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,868 business establishments, including 619 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dansville is $178,100 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,302. Median rent is $875/month, with 19.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Dansville reports 85 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,257/100K.
Education
19.2% of adults in Dansville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dansville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population597
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density591/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$109,063
Per Capita$34,416
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$23,569M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,318
Housing
A+
Home Value$178,100
Rent$875
Ownership91.9%
Zillow$272,302
Housing Units195
Rent Burden19.6%
Crime
F
Violent85/100K
Property1,257/100K
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,801/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation971 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 64%
Commute31 min
Broadband95.2%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Dansville was founded in 1844.
The median home in Dansville was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 619 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.
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