Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
20%
Danville, IL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$819
Population
29,113
Renter Mix
46% Rent
A caring community that’s accessible to major metropolises
Historic
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Affordable
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Accessible
Nestled along Illinois’ eastern border, Danville is a charming city filled with historic sites, longstanding architecture, and an array of local businesses. The Vermilion County Museum and War Museum are both local gems that offer pristine architecture and local history. The Fischer Theatre offers an intricate style with live entertainment in a historic 19th century opera house. For more fun events, check out the David Palmer Arena on Main Street.
Danville boasts great public schools and plenty of community parks, like Ellsworth Park, offering fishing spots on the river, athletic fields and courts, playgrounds, and more. Danville surrounds Lake Vermilion, sitting adjacent to the Danville Country Club. Enjoy Lake Vermilion County Park for beautiful waterfront views and aquatic recreation. Danville is home to supermarkets, shopping centers, movie theaters, coffee houses, sports bars, and more. Danville is only 30 miles east of Champaign, the proud home to the University of Illinois. Enjoy easy access to Chicago and Indianapolis by the Amtrak running out of the city of Champaign.
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Danville, IL, sits along Lake Vermilion.
Storefronts in Downtown Danville.
Danville's historic downtown area is full of shops and restaurants.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$40,058
Average: $56,386
Education
4,339
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,051
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Danville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Danville, IL is $625 for a studio, $819 for one bedroom, $1,071 for two bedrooms, and $827 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Danville has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$819/month
641 Sq Ft
House
$982/month
1,086 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Danville, IL is 16.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Danville is 44.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $625 - $1,071. You can expect to pay 4.5% less for groceries, 8.8% less for utilities, and 1.9% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Danville, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Northeast Elementary Magnet School
Public
Grades K-5
347 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
230 Students
Public
Grades K-5
542 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
457 Students
Public
Grades K-5
655 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
692 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
154 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 6-12
Public
Grades 9-12
1,173 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
Vermilion Voc Ed Deliver System
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Kickapoo State Recreation Area
- Middle Fork State Fish and Wildlife Area
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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.