Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Danvers is a small town in Illinois with a population of 951. Residents earn $66,964 per year, which is 11% below the national average.
Based on current data, Danvers receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Danvers offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Danvers is $66,964, 11% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Danvers is $156,500, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,147 per month. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Danvers is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 514 per 100,000, 74% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Danvers experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches, including 22.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.7% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,964 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,055 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,079 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,430 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.5% |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,560 |
| County GDP | $7,835M |
| Restaurants | 304 |
| Healthcare | 285 |
| Retail | 380 |
| Manufacturing | 118 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,627 |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.23% |
| Commute Time | 28.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 15.6% |
| Census Median | $156,500 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $233,732 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,147 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 46.9% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,627 |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.23% |
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.5% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.9% |
| Premature Death | 7,936/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 285 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 513.7/100K |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 428.1/100K |
| Theft | 85.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.5 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 22.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 808 ft (246 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,189/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5300°N, 89.1751°W |
| County FIPS | 17179 |
Winner: Republican by 26.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.1% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,189/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.1% |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 285 |
| Restaurants | 304 |
| Retail Stores | 380 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 28.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 15.6% |