The Town FilesDansville, New York
Village in Livingston County · population 4,433 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $118,600
- Household income
- $57,329
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 45.2
Dansville is a village of 4,433 people in Livingston County, New York. The median home is worth $118,600, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks more vibrant than 89% of New York towns, more walkable than 87% of New York towns, hipper than 82% of New York towns.
How Dansville ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Dansville is worth $118,600, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $57,329, which is more affordable than 80% of New York towns. Median rent is $906 a month. 72.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dansville | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $118,600 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $906 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $57,329 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 72.0% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.6% | — |
Who lives in Dansville
| People | Dansville | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.2 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.2% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 17.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.6% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 8.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 7.9% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 26.5 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.1% | 91.1% |
Weather in Dansville
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 18.0°F. About 29.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 35.6 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 132 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dansville since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on September 19, 2022 about 4.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 19, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.25 inches on May 22, 2004.
Severe weather in Livingston County since 1996
Livingston County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| July 8, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4180: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| October 28, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3351: Hurricane Sandy |
| June 10, 2011 | Flood | DR-1993: Severe Storms, Flooding, Tornadoes, And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Livingston County
Livingston County had 19,670 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,835 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Dansville itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Dansville
3 public schools with 1,349 students, about 10.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL | 7-12 | 629 | 11.2 |
| DANSVILLE PRIMARY SCHOOL | PK-2 | 381 | 11.9 |
| ELLIS B HYDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | 3-6 | 339 | 9.4 |
Towns near Dansville
- North Dansville, NY0.4 mi · 5,321 people · home $116,500
- Wayland, NY5.7 mi · 3,732 people · home $105,400
- Nunda, NY9.5 mi · 2,688 people · home $123,900
- Mount Morris, NY12.7 mi · 4,435 people · home $101,200
- Mount Morris, NY14.4 mi · 2,898 people · home $91,200
- Hornellsville, NY15.8 mi · 4,034 people · home $134,800
- Hornell, NY15.9 mi · 8,263 people · home $94,500
- Livonia, NY17.2 mi · 7,497 people · home $220,700
Dansville questions
Is Dansville, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dansville scores better for retirees than 8% of New York towns and quieter than 49%. 22.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.2).
How much does a house cost in Dansville?
The median owner-occupied home in Dansville is valued at $118,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,329, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $906 a month.
What is the weather like in Dansville?
July highs average 83.1°F and January lows 18.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 29.0 inches of precipitation a year and 35.6 inches of snow.
Does Dansville get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dansville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on September 19, 2022. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)