Danville, Virginia
Among the top 9% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 89% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 17% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 22% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 91% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 12% of US places
- top 1% for cost of living
- top 10% for sales tax
- bottom 6% for property crime
Danville is a mid-size city in Virginia with about 43,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include cost of living, sales tax, and commute time. It rates lower on violent crime and property crime.
Official websitedanville-va.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.3 in3.4 in
humid 80%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$41k14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$36kbetter than 99% of US places
Home Value$102k25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$770better than 70% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 73% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.71%better than 71% of US places
Income Tax5.80%better than 36% of US places
Sales Tax5.77%better than 90% of US places
Estimated total tax burden9.46%better than 55% of US places
Unemployment5.8%better than 33% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)39°F68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)78°F63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation47.1 in67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall4.6 inbetter than 68% of US places
Sunny Days211 daysbetter than 28% of US places
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 31% of US places
Comfortable Days72 daysbetter than 26% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk63.4better than 53% of US places
Air Quality46 AQIbetter than 53% of US places
School Quality74.2better than 71% of US places
Violent Crime2090/100kbetter than 7% of US places
Property Crime3206/100kbetter than 6% of US places
Community
Population42,50797th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.050th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5791st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8522nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+2213th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)40.5%14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)49.9%96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.9%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.4%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.3%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 89% of US places
Walkability9.0/20better than 81% of US places
Airport Distance60 mibetter than 61% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access74.3%better than 19% of US places
Amenities Nearby27.29better than 26% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 33% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Danville an affordable place to live?
- Danville is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $36k, better than 100% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Danville?
- The median home value in Danville is $102k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Danville?
- Median household income in Danville is $41k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Danville?
- Median gross rent in Danville is $770 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Danville safe?
- Danville is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2090/100k (better than 7%). Property crime is 3206/100k.
- What is the weather like in Danville?
- Danville averages 78°F in July and 39°F in January, with 47.1 in of annual precipitation and about 211 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Danville?
- Public-school quality in Danville is above average, scoring better than 71% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Danville?
- The average one-way commute in Danville is 19 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)