What are the schools like in Danville, CA?

Danville is served primarily by San Ramon Valley Unified. The district operates 22 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.4:1.

What is the median household income in Danville?

The median household income in Danville, CA is $209,518 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.

What is the weather like in Danville, CA?

Danville has an average high temperature of 53.7°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.7 inches.

Danville, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Danville, CA affordable or expensive?

Danville's cost of living index is 118, where 100 represents the national average. This means Danville is 18% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,475,600 and the median rent is $3,501 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Danville, CA?

Danville has a violent crime rate of 63.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 583.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Danville, CA a Good Place to Live?

Danville is a small city of 43,449 in California, with a median household income of $209,518 and a 4.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 118 (US average = 100), which is 18% above the national average.

Strengths: Danville stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Danville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Danville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 118.2

Danville's overall cost of living index is 118.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Danville costs roughly 18% more than the average American city.

Metric	Danville, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,475,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$3,501	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$209,518	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Danville's violent crime rate is 63.1 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

63.1 /100k

Property Crime

583.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Danville is served primarily by San Ramon Valley Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Danville, CA	National Avg
School District	San Ramon Valley Unified	—
Elementary Schools	22	—
Middle Schools	8	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	22.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	72.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Danville sees average highs of 53.7°F in January and 82.5°F in July, with 26.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Danville, CA
Average High — January	53.7°F
Average High — July	82.5°F
Annual Precipitation	26.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.7"

Demographics

Metric	Danville, CA	National Avg
Population	43,449	—
Median Age	46.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	72.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.4%	18.9%
Asian	18.1%	6.3%
Under 18	25.4%	22.2%
65 and over	19.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Danville

Danville, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

94526

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danville, CA affordable or expensive?

Danville's cost of living index is 118, where 100 is the national average. That puts Danville roughly 18% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,475,600 and median rent is $3,501/month.

What is the crime rate in Danville, CA?

Danville's violent crime rate is 63.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 583.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Danville?

Public schools in Danville are operated by San Ramon Valley Unified. The district has 22 elementary, 8 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.4:1. 72.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Danville, CA a good place to live?

Danville, CA has a population of 43,449, a median household income of $209,518, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Danville?

Danville averages 53.7°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.1 inches with about 0.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Danville?

Danville, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 94526.

What is the population of Danville?

The population of Danville, California is 43,449 with a median age of 46.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Danville?

Key numbers for living in Danville: cost of living index 118 (100 = US average), median home $1,475,600, median household income $209,518, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Danville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.