At a Glance
Median Income
$66,964
$42,055 per capita
Home Value
$156,500
Zillow: $233,732
Median Rent
$1,147/mo
46.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
90/100K
90/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.1%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Danvers Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Danvers's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Danvers a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Danvers residents earn a median household income of $66,964 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,055. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,560 business establishments, including 304 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Danvers is $156,500 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,732. Median rent is $1,147/month, with 46.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Danvers reports 90 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 90/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
37.1% of adults in Danvers hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% above the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Danvers has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population951
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density1,189/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,964
Per Capita$42,055
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$7,835M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,079
Housing
A+
Home Value$156,500
Rent$1,147
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$233,732
Housing Units423
Rent Burden46.9%
Crime
F
Violent90/100K
Property90/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault90/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,936/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation808 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.1%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+14.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute29 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations30
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Danvers was built in 1962.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 304 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.
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