Danville, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
42,239 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$42,778 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$110,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$431 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$567 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
41.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Danville City
7
Danville Urban Area
4
Virginia
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Danville City
8
Danville Urban Area
5
Virginia
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 2 37
Feb 3 1 40
Mar 4 1 47
Apr 4 0 57
May 4 0 65
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 69
Oct 3 0 58
Nov 3 0 49
Dec 3 1 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 43% leaning right.

Liberal (54%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 38%
Hillary Clinton 59%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 5, VA State Senate District 9, VA State House District 49, VA
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Schools

George Washington High
<1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Forest Hills Elem
<1 miles, W • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Averett University
<1 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Danville Community College
1 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Sovah Health Danville
<1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Unc Rockingham
20 miles, W • 2.3 star
Person Memorial Hospital
26 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Piedmont Triad International Airport
45 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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