The Town FilesDanville, Virginia
City in Danville city · population 42,590 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $119,100
- Household income
- $44,423
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 40.4
Danville is a city of 42,590 people in Danville city, Virginia. The median home is worth $119,100, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks hipper than 86% of Virginia towns, more walkable than 77% of Virginia towns, more vibrant than 70% of Virginia towns.
How Danville ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Danville is worth $119,100, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $44,423, which is more affordable than 87% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $836 a month. 47.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Danville | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $119,100 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $836 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $44,423 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 47.8% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1961 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in Danville
| People | Danville | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.1% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 22.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.6% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.7% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.5% | — |
| Work from home | 8.8% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 20.3 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.7% | 91.8% |
Weather in Danville
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 26.5°F. About 47.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.6 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 52 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 87 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Danville since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on April 15, 2018 about 3.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 15, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 6, 2022.
Severe weather in Danville city since 1996
Danville city has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 1, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4831: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 29, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3621: Post-Tropical Cyclone Helene |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Danville city
Danville city had 24,837 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,929 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Danville itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Public schools in Danville
20 public schools with 7,182 students, about 13.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington High | 9-12 | 1,288 | 14.3 |
| Twin Springs Elementary | PK-5 | 643 | 15.7 |
| G.L.H. Johnson Elementary | K-5 | 605 | 16.8 |
| O. Trent Bonner Middle | 6-8 | 573 | 10.2 |
| Westwood Middle | 6-8 | 554 | 12.0 |
| Schoolfield Elementary | K-5 | 529 | 15.1 |
| Edwin A. Gibson Elementary | K-5 | 463 | 12.5 |
| Stony Mill Elementary | PK-5 | 405 | 13.1 |
| Woodberry Hills Elementary | K-5 | 378 | 12.6 |
| Park Avenue Elementary | K-5 | 340 | 13.6 |
| North Elementary | PK-5 | 328 | 15.6 |
| Galileo Magnet High | 9-12 | 279 | 12.7 |
Towns near Danville
- Mount Hermon, VA6.0 mi · 4,057 people · home $211,600
- Eden, NC19.2 mi · 15,421 people · home $120,700
- Reidsville, NC22.6 mi · 14,583 people · home $138,800
- Wentworth, NC23.1 mi · 2,662 people · home $170,300
- Martinsville, VA26.2 mi · 13,485 people · home $98,400
- Roxboro, NC27.4 mi · 8,134 people · home $157,700
- South Boston, VA28.8 mi · 7,966 people · home $171,200
- Collinsville, VA29.5 mi · 7,380 people · home $146,700
Danville questions
Is Danville, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Danville scores better for retirees than 27% of Virginia towns and quieter than 32%. 21.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.4).
How much does a house cost in Danville?
The median owner-occupied home in Danville is valued at $119,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,423, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $836 a month.
What is the weather like in Danville?
July highs average 90.8°F and January lows 26.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.1 inches of precipitation a year and 4.6 inches of snow.
Does Danville get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Danville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on April 15, 2018. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- 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)