At a Glance
Median Income
$42,778
$27,537 per capita
Home Value
$110,200
Zillow: $156,316
Median Rent
$808/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
365/100K
2,858/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
18.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
20.6% 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+
2.8 / 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 $42,778 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,537. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,831 business establishments, including 154 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Danville is $110,200 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,316. Median rent is $808/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Danville reports 365 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,858/100K. The murder rate is 21.5/100K.
Education
18.3% of adults in Danville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Danville has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population42,239
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density987/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,778
Per Capita$27,537
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty18.7%
Avg Weekly Wage$960
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,200
Rent$808
Ownership49.0%
Zillow$156,316
Housing Units22,291
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent365/100K
Property2,858/100K
Murder21.5/100K
Assault255/100K
Burglary219/100K
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes16.7%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death17,833/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation561 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute21 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Danville was founded in 1792.
The median home in Danville was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Danville Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 154 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.