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Danville.
About
Life in Danville
Danville offers genuinely affordable housing—median home values around $79,000 and rents near $846 monthly—which is the main draw for people on tight budgets. The job market is modest with a 6.4% unemployment rate, anchored by government work and a mix of private employers and nonprofits; most jobs are local, so your 14-minute average commute is realistic. The downtown has real bones with historic architecture, cultural venues, and organized community events like First Fridays and a summer concert series, plus outdoor recreation is solid with Lake Vermilion for boating and fishing, hiking trails, and excellent park access.
Danville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
24.5%
Foreign-Born
3.0%
Broadband Internet
86.3%
of households
Population Growth
-3.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Danville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Danville, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (60.9%), and 5.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.8%
of residents
65 and Older
19.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
44.9%
of households
Married Couples
26.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.19
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 34% below IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Danville
In Danville, rent runs 34% below the IL average, and home values are 70% below the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
46.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.5%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,683
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
57.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1951
median year built
Vacant Homes
14.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $82,782 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.8 pts above IL average
Unemployment in Danville
Unemployment in Danville is 1.8 percentage points higher than the IL 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
Commute14.4 min avg
How Danville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Danville, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 88% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 35 mi
University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)
Regional airport · few flights87k passengers boarded in 2025
- 76 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Medium hub5.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 129 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M 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 348% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Danville runs 348% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
1,476.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
4,736.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Danville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
78.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Vermilion County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Vermilion County, which includes Danville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2020 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $210,000 |
| 2019 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.0M |
| 2018 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.3M |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Vermilion County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Champaign County, IL (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 31 miles from Danville) is typically good — 240 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
240
per year
Moderate Days
121
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Champaign County, IL (31 mi away)
Climate84°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Danville has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
66°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.0"
Annual Snowfall
14.8"
Hot Days/Year
19
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
112
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
126
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 20°F | 2.47" |
| Feb | 40°F | 23°F | 2.24" |
| Mar | 52°F | 32°F | 3.23" |
| Apr | 65°F | 42°F | 4.46" |
| May | 75°F | 52°F | 4.63" |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 5.18" |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 4.34" |
| Aug | 84°F | 63°F | 3.31" |
| Sep | 79°F | 56°F | 3.26" |
| Oct | 67°F | 44°F | 3.66" |
| Nov | 52°F | 34°F | 3.70" |
| Dec | 40°F | 25°F | 2.73" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Danville
Danville has 2 hospitals, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
5.7%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Osf Sacred Heart Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
VA Illiana Healthcare System - Danville
Acute Care - Veterans Administration
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.
Education18.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Danville
Danville's student/teacher ratio is 18.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 19.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
19.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreation
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Danville
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Public Libraries in Danville
Danville Public Library
319 North Vermilion Street, Danville
Cities Near Danville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Danville FAQ
Is Danville, Illinois affordable?⌄
Danville's median rent is $846/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $45,957/year. Median home value is $79,000.
Is Danville, Illinois safe?⌄
Danville's violent crime rate was 1476 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 4736 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Danville, Illinois?⌄
Danville has an unemployment rate of 6.4%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Danville, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Danville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $846/month and median household income is $45,957/year. The median home value is $79,000. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Danville, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Danville is 14 minutes, which is shorter 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