Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
23%
Danville, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$3,011
Population
42,678
Renter Mix
16% Rent
Rolling hills and a timeless atmosphere define this thriving Bay Area suburb
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Outdoors
Danville is an upscale suburban community located just south of Walnut Creek and about twenty miles east of Oakland. Residents enjoy an ideal location, surrounded by scenic rolling hills and lush greenery while still being within minutes of the Bay Area’s biggest cities. The thriving Downtown district along Hartz Boulevard is packed with terrific restaurants, specialty shops, and bars, as well as unique attractions like the Village Theatre and Art Gallery and the Danville Farmers’ Market. The surrounding landscape offers terrific opportunities to make the most of California’s natural beauty, with Las Trampas Regional Wilderness and the Diablo Foothills just outside of town providing great venues for hiking and camping.
Explore the City
Fountains in Sycamore Valley Park.
The Sycamore Valley Trails range in difficulty from easy to challenging.
Osage Station Park is a popular destination in Danville.
Osage Station Park Is a popular destination for dog owners in Danville.
Danville residents enjoy a hike throughout Las Trampas Regional Wilderness Park.
Danville’s beautiful parks are perfect for residents and their pets.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$200,858
Average: $205,217
Education
22,198
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
21,306
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Danville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
49%
Other Education
51%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Danville, CA is $2,683 for a studio, $3,011 for one bedroom, $3,143 for two bedrooms, and $5,800 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Danville has increased by 9.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$3,011/month
695 Sq Ft
House
$6,979/month
2,625 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,224/month
1,032 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,007/month
1,498 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Danville, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
732 Students
Sycamore Valley Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
559 Students
Public
Grades K-5
549 Students
Tassajara Hills Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
506 Students
Public
Grades K-5
484 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
486 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
853 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
835 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
835 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
486 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,042 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,042 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,036 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,036 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
- Las Trampas Regional Wilderness
- Little Hills Picnic Ranch (By Reservation)
- Bishop Ranch Regional Preserve
- Mount Diablo State Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Metro Oakland International
- San Francisco International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.