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Danville is a small city of 42,507 in Virginia, with a median household income of $41,484
and a 5.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Danville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include 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: 89.9
Danville's overall cost of living index is 89.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Danville costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Danville, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$102,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$770
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
49.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$41,484
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Danville's violent crime rate is 365.0 per 100,000 residents
— 4% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
365.0 /100k
Property Crime
2834.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Danville is served primarily by Danville City Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Danville, VA
National Avg
School District
Danville City Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Danville sees average highs of 49.7°F in January
and 90.8°F in July,
with 47.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 4.6 inches of snow per year.
Danville's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Danville roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $102,000 and median rent is $770/month.
Danville's violent crime rate is 365.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2834.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Danville are operated by Danville City Public Schools.
The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 18.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Danville, VA has a population of 42,507, a median household income of $41,484, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%.
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 49.7°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.1 inches
with about 4.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Danville, VA is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 24541, 24540.
The population of Danville, Virginia is 42,507 with a median age of 41.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Danville: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $102,000, median household income $41,484, crime index 112 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. 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.
