Danville, IN

Indiana · Metropolitan Area

Danville is a small city in Indiana with a population of 11,049. Residents earn $93,080 per year, which is 24% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
11,049 Population 1,098/sq mi density
$93,080 Median Income $36,202 per capita
$269,400 Home Value $334,131 Zillow
$1,118 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
263 Violent Crime/100K 1,082 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,080 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$269,400 home value, $1,118/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
263 violent crimes/100K (31% below avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $93,080
24% higher than US avg
Home Value $269,400
4% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 263/100K
31% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 34.9%
4% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,118
4% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.7%
11% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.2%
67% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.7%
78% lower than US avg

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

People

Population11,049
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density1,098/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

A+
Median Income$93,080
Per Capita$36,202
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$10,412M
Commute27 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$269,400
Rent$1,118
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$334,131

Crime

F
Violent263/100K
Property1,082/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault242/100K
Burglary231/100K

Health

Obesity35.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.7%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain40.7 in/yr
Elevation867 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.9%
High School+97.6%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Libraries6

Is Danville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Danville receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Danville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Danville is $93,080, 24% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Danville is $269,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,118 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Danville is below the national average at 263 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,082 per 100,000, 45% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 34.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Danville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Danville has a population of 11,049 with a density of 1,098 people per square mile. The median age is 36.8 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.8%), with 3.1% Black.

Population

11,049
Total Population
1,098
People / sq mi
36.8yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
10.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.5%
Female 52.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Danville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.1%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.9%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Danville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Danville is $93,080, which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.

Income: Danville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$93,080
24% above US avg
Per Capita Income$36,202
Avg Weekly Wage$1,028
IRS Avg AGI$87,147

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.2%
67% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.7%
78% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,317
County GDP$10,412M

Business (County)

Restaurants370
Healthcare401
Retail474
Manufacturing97

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,788
8% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.41%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.6 min
Work from Home9.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Danville is $269,400, 4% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,118 (4% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $334,131.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$269,400
4% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$334,131
Median List Price$349,995

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$349,995
$/Sq Ft$150
Homes Sold18
Sale-to-List Ratio98.3%
Price Drops21.4%
Inventory42

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,118
4% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,833

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,788
8% above US avg
Effective Rate1.41%
In Danville, 35.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.7% report depression. 18.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.7%
11% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure31.5%
Asthma10.9%
COPD5.7%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity18.7%
Depression23.7%
Mental Distress16.9%
Physical Distress11.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.4%
Checkup Rate77.2%
Premature Death6,172/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access76.8%
Healthcare Facilities401
Danville has a violent crime rate of 263 per 100,000 residents, 31% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,082 per 100,000 (45% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Danville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent262.6/100K
31% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape10.5/100K
Robbery10.5/100K
Assault241.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,082.1/100K
45% below US avg
Burglary231.1/100K
Theft808.9/100K
Vehicle Theft42.0/100K
Arson21.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Danville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.7 inches
7% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation867 ft (264 m)
Area10.1 sq mi (26.1 km²)
Population Density1,098/sq mi
Coordinates39.7588°N, 86.4953°W
County FIPS18063
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 34.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.9%
D 38.4%

Winner: Republican by 21.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.9%
4% above US avg
High School+97.6%
School Test Score6.01
B+ Education Grade (3.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,098/sq mi
Total Area10.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities401
Restaurants370
Retail Stores474

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)15
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.6 min
Work from Home9.9%

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