At a Glance
Median Income
$44,239
$26,877 per capita
Home Value
$76,800
Zillow: $83,490
Median Rent
$809/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,684/100K
5,727/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
18.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.0%
20.5% smoking rate
How Danville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Danville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Danville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Danville residents earn a median household income of $44,239 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,877. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,313 business establishments, including 146 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Danville is $76,800 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $83,490. Median rent is $809/month, with 28.9% 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 1951.
Safety & Crime
Danville reports 1,684 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 343% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,727/100K. The murder rate is 3.6/100K.
Education
17.3% of adults in Danville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Danville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population28,663
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,605/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$44,239
Per Capita$26,877
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty18.9%
County GDP$4,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,800
Rent$809
Ownership56.8%
Zillow$83,490
Housing Units13,907
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent1,684/100K
Property5,727/100K
Murder3.6/100K
Assault1,423/100K
Burglary1,512/100K
Health
Obesity48.0%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death12,430/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain43.2 in/yr
Elevation638 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute14 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Danville was founded in 1827.
The median home in Danville was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 146 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.