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Living in
Danville.
The Census tops out at $3,500+ for rent; it doesn't publish exact figures above that.
About
Life in Danville
If you're considering Danville, understand upfront that you're looking at one of the most expensive real estate markets in the country—median homes run $1.58 million and median rent is $3,500 a month. The population skews slightly older (median age 46) and is predominantly white and Asian, with about 7% Latino residents. You'll experience a pleasant Mediterranean climate with long, dry, hot summers and cool, rainy winters, though the bone-dry stretch from spring through early fall can last months.
Danville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Foreign-Born
19.0%
Broadband Internet
98.9%
of households
Population Growth
-0.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics19.0% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Danville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Danville, the largest foreign-born group is from India (21.2%), and 5.3% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
25.4%
of residents
65 and Older
19.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.6%
of households
Married Couples
69.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.77
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 72% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Danville
In Danville, rent runs 72% above the CA average, and home values are 129% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
115.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
85.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1980
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,821,427 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.1 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Danville
Unemployment in Danville is 1.1 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Danville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute32.5 min avg
How Danville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Danville, most residents drive alone to work (53%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)
Medium hub4.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 25 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 83% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Danville runs 83% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
55.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
431.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Danville Police Department
Natural DisastersStrong Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Contra Costa County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Contra Costa County, which includes Danville, the most common type is strong wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Flood | None reported |
| 2024 | 11 | Flood | $70 |
| 2023 | 9 | High Wind | Not estimated |
| 2022 | 12 | Strong Wind | $10 |
| 2021 | 12 | Strong Wind | Not estimated |
| 2020 | 18 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 32 | Strong Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 16 | Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
290 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Contra Costa County, county-wide
Danville is about 4% of Contra Costa County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality48 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2024)
Air quality in Contra Costa County, which includes Danville, is typically good — 195 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
48
Good Days
195
per year
Moderate Days
168
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Contra Costa County, county-wide
Danville is about 4% of Contra Costa County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Danville has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
70°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
21.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
52
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
20
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
60
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 38°F | 2.83" |
| Feb | 61°F | 40°F | 2.92" |
| Mar | 65°F | 42°F | 2.25" |
| Apr | 69°F | 45°F | 1.08" |
| May | 75°F | 49°F | 0.56" |
| Jun | 83°F | 54°F | 0.14" |
| Jul | 88°F | 57°F | 0.00" |
| Aug | 88°F | 57°F | 0.09" |
| Sep | 85°F | 55°F | 0.08" |
| Oct | 78°F | 49°F | 0.75" |
| Nov | 66°F | 42°F | 1.68" |
| Dec | 58°F | 38°F | 2.80" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Danville
Uninsured
1.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Danville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
San Ramon Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.5 mi away · San Ramon
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Walnut Creek
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.3 mi away · Walnut Creek
John Muir Medical Center - Walnut Creek Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.1 mi away · Walnut Creek
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education23.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Danville
Danville's student/teacher ratio is 23.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 73.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
12
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
73.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Danville (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 15,358 students · in-state tuition $1,128 · 32% graduate · median earnings $56,684 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-East Bay
11.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 9,809 students · in-state tuition $7,993 · 69% graduate · median earnings $73,868 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 7,320 students · in-state tuition $1,128 · 32% graduate · median earnings $49,834 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 7,299 students · in-state tuition $1,348 · 30% graduate · median earnings $57,379 (10 yrs after entry)
Saint Mary's College of California
7.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,947 students · in-state tuition $59,769 · 75% graduate · median earnings $83,501 (10 yrs after entry)
Northeastern University Oakland
11.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 464 students · in-state tuition $71,033 · median earnings $99,371 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, 3 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Danville
Danville has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (3 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
3 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
15 mi awayPort Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
17 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
22 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
25 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
25 mi awayPresidio of San Francisco
National Park Site
27 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
28 mi awayPublic Libraries in Danville
Danville Library
400 Front Street, Danville
Cities Near Danville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Danville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Danville FAQ
Is Danville, California affordable?⌄
Danville's median rent is $3,500+/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $232,216/year. Median home value is $1,681,700.
Is Danville, California safe?⌄
Danville's violent crime rate was 55 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 431 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Danville, California?⌄
Danville has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Danville, California?⌄
The cost of living in Danville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $3,500+/month and median household income is $232,216/year. The median home value is $1,681,700. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Danville, California?⌄
The average commute in Danville is 33 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from