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Danville is a small city of 29,100 in Illinois, with a median household income of $42,424
and a 9.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Danville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 86.8
Danville's overall cost of living index is 86.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Danville costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Danville, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$79,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$760
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
56.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,424
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Danville's violent crime rate is 1684.3 per 100,000 residents
— 343% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
1684.3 /100k
Property Crime
5676.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Danville is served primarily by Danville CCSD 118.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Danville, IL
National Avg
School District
Danville CCSD 118
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Danville sees average highs of 35.3°F in January
and 85.4°F in July,
with 42.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 14.8 inches of snow per year.
Danville's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Danville roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $79,200 and median rent is $760/month.
Danville's violent crime rate is 1684.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 5676.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Danville are operated by Danville CCSD 118.
The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. 17.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Danville, IL has a population of 29,100, a median household income of $42,424, and an unemployment rate of 9.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Danville averages 35.3°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.0 inches
with about 14.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Danville, IL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 61832, 61834.
The population of Danville, Illinois is 29,100 with a median age of 38.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Danville: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $79,200, median household income $42,424, crime index 374 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. 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.
