At a Glance
Median Income
$60,536
$28,949 per capita
Home Value
$140,300
Zillow: $271,492
Median Rent
$572/mo
14.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
19.5% 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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Danville residents earn a median household income of $60,536 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,949. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,339 business establishments, including 108 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Danville is $140,300 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,492. Median rent is $572/month, with 14.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Education
16.2% of adults in Danville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Danville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population747
Median Age51.1 yrs
Density1,266/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans12.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,536
Per Capita$28,949
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$3,085M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,070
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,300
Rent$572
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$271,492
Housing Units424
Rent Burden14.1%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death7,936/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain42.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation991 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute30 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Danville was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Mansfield Lahm Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 108 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.