At a Glance
Median Income
$42,778
$27,537 per capita
Home Value
$110,200
Zillow: $152,032
Median Rent
$808/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
279/100K
3,650/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
18.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
20.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr
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+
2.9 / 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 2.6% (28% below 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 $152,032. 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 279 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,650/100K. The murder rate is 19.9/100K.
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 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population42,239
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density987/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$42,778
Per Capita$27,537
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty18.7%
Avg Weekly Wage$960
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,200
Rent$808
Ownership49.0%
Zillow$152,032
Housing Units22,291
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent279/100K
Property3,650/100K
Murder19.9/100K
Assault169/100K
Burglary448/100K
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes16.7%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death17,833/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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
Broadband76.1%
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.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 154 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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