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Danville.
About
Life in Danville
If you're considering Danville, understand you're moving to a working-class city with real character and genuine affordability—median home values sit around $120,000 and rent averages $836 monthly, which is genuinely accessible. The job market is anchored by manufacturing and corporate operations rather than tourism, with employers like Japan Tobacco, Goodyear, and Nestlé providing stable work; unemployment runs slightly above national averages at 5.2%. The city has a predominantly Black population with deep historical roots here, and you'll find strong church communities woven into neighborhood life.
Danville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
24.7%
Foreign-Born
3.5%
Broadband Internet
78.7%
of households
Population Growth
-2.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.5% 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 (22.5%), and 3.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.6%
of residents
65 and Older
21.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
42.9%
of households
Married Couples
25.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.13
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 47% below VA average
Rent, home values, and income in Danville
In Danville, rent runs 47% below the VA average, and home values are 69% below the VA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.0%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$774
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
47.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1961
median year built
Vacant Homes
14.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $155,634 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 2.1 pts above VA average
Unemployment in Danville
Unemployment in Danville is 2.1 percentage points higher than the VA 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
Commute20.3 min avg
How Danville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Danville, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 82% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 45 mi
Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)
Small hub1.0M passengers boarded in 2025
- 59 mi
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
Medium hub7.7M passengers boarded in 2025
- 128 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Major hub25.9M 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 10% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Danville runs 10% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
295.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,683.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Danville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
68.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Danville County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Danville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | High Wind | $1,500 |
| 2024 | 12 | High Wind | $16,000 |
| 2023 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $112,500 |
| 2022 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $96,500 |
| 2021 | 6 | Winter Storm | $2,500 |
| 2020 | 11 | Flood | $18,500 |
| 2019 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $81,500 |
| 2018 | 24 | Flood | $13.5M |
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
Danville city, county-wide
Air Quality37 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Caswell County, NC (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 14 miles from Danville) is typically good — 233 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
37
Good Days
233
per year
Moderate Days
12
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Caswell County, NC (14 mi away)
Climate89°F summers, 28°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Danville has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and cold winters (avg low 28°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/44°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
72°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
52°/28°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.1"
Annual Snowfall
4.6"
Hot Days/Year
52
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
87
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
113
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 27°F | 3.74" |
| Feb | 54°F | 29°F | 3.06" |
| Mar | 62°F | 35°F | 4.10" |
| Apr | 72°F | 44°F | 3.88" |
| May | 80°F | 54°F | 4.43" |
| Jun | 87°F | 63°F | 4.14" |
| Jul | 91°F | 68°F | 4.81" |
| Aug | 89°F | 66°F | 4.07" |
| Sep | 83°F | 59°F | 4.58" |
| Oct | 72°F | 46°F | 3.63" |
| Nov | 62°F | 35°F | 3.34" |
| Dec | 53°F | 30°F | 3.36" |
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
8.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Sovah Health Danville
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Sovah Health Danville · 142 South Main Street
- Hospital campus: Sovah Health - Martinsville · 320 Hospital Dr, Martinsville
Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute
Psychiatric · ER available
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. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education13.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Danville
Danville's student/teacher ratio is 13.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 19.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
16
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
19.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Danville
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,231 students · in-state tuition $39,670 · 50% graduate · median earnings $56,693 (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: Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, 39 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Danville
Danville has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (39 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
National Military Park
39 mi awayBooker T Washington National Monument
National Monument
41 mi awayAppomattox Court House National Historical Park
National Historical Park
65 mi awayPublic Libraries in Danville
Ruby B. Archie Public Library
511 Patton 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, Virginia affordable?⌄
Danville's median rent is $836/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $44,423/year. Median home value is $119,100.
Is Danville, Virginia safe?⌄
Danville's violent crime rate was 296 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2684 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Danville, Virginia?⌄
Danville has an unemployment rate of 5.5%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Danville, Virginia?⌄
The cost of living in Danville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $836/month and median household income is $44,423/year. The median home value is $119,100. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Danville, Virginia?⌄
The average commute in Danville is 20 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