What are the schools like in Dansville, NY?

Dansville is served primarily by DANSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1.

What is the median household income in Dansville?

The median household income in Dansville, NY is $56,506 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.6%.

What is the weather like in Dansville, NY?

Dansville has an average high temperature of 34.5°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 35.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Dansville, NY affordable or expensive?

Dansville's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dansville is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $106,100 and the median rent is $902 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Dansville, NY?

Dansville has a violent crime rate of 28.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 405.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dansville, NY a Good Place to Live?

Dansville is a small town of 4,774 in New York, with a median household income of $56,506 and a 7.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Dansville stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Dansville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Dansville 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: 97.7

Dansville's overall cost of living index is 97.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Dansville costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Dansville, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$106,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$902	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,506	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Dansville's violent crime rate is 28.6 per 100,000 residents — 92% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

28.6 /100k

Property Crime

405.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Dansville is served primarily by DANSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Dansville, NY	National Avg
School District	DANSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dansville sees average highs of 34.5°F in January and 83.1°F in July, with 29.0 inches of annual precipitation and 35.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dansville, NY
Average High — January	34.5°F
Average High — July	83.1°F
Annual Precipitation	29.0"
Annual Snowfall	35.6"

Demographics

Metric	Dansville, NY	National Avg
Population	4,774	—
Median Age	43.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.3%	22.2%
65 and over	18.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cumminsville, NY 1 mi Woodsville, NY 2 mi Byersville, NY 5 mi Wayland, NY 5 mi Scottsburg, NY 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Dansville

Dansville, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

14437

Dansville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dansville, NY affordable or expensive?

Dansville's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Dansville roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $106,100 and median rent is $902/month.

What is the crime rate in Dansville, NY?

Dansville's violent crime rate is 28.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 405.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dansville?

Public schools in Dansville are operated by DANSVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Dansville, NY a good place to live?

Dansville, NY has a population of 4,774, a median household income of $56,506, and an unemployment rate of 7.6%. 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 Dansville?

Dansville averages 34.5°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.0 inches with about 35.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dansville?

Dansville, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14437.

What is the population of Dansville?

The population of Dansville, New York is 4,774 with a median age of 43.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dansville?

Key numbers for living in Dansville: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $106,100, median household income $56,506, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dansville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.