Downtown Danville, dominated by the Hendrick's County Courthouse Annex.
Ellis Park in Danville has multiple baseball diamonds, basketball courts and a water park.
New build communities with large, American style homes make up most of Danville's residences.
Downtown Danville is full of businesses and restaurants.
Twin Bridges Golf Club to the south of Danville.

Danville, IN Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,273

Population

11,759

Renter Mix

27% Rent

A cozy suburban enclave with Indianapolis at your fingertips

Quaint Peaceful Accessible

Danville is a cozy community located about 20 miles due west of the historic Indianapolis Wholesale District and about 15 miles from the Indianapolis International Airport. The historic buildings and storefront businesses of downtown paired with the manicured lawns and cozy homes in the surrounding neighborhoods give Danville a timeless aesthetic. Danville essentially sits on the line between the Indianapolis suburbs and the surrounding countryside, providing locals with a terrific balance between access to the city and a tranquil, pastoral home life. Those lucky enough to rent in this charming city have a variety of options to pick from.

Explore the City

New build communities with large, American style homes make up most of Danville's residences.

Downtown Danville is full of businesses and restaurants.

Twin Bridges Golf Club to the south of Danville.

A Danville resident takes a stroll through scenic Ellis Park in downtown Danville.

A historic colonial home with exquisite fall colors in downtown Danville.

Danville uses the IndyGo bus system for public transit.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$94,843

Average: $97,415

Education

2,807

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

6,650

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

40 Years

Largest Age Group

10-19 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

25%

Over 65

18%

Housing Distribution

Danville has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
27%
Non-Renters
73%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%

Rent Trends

As of September 2026, the average apartment rent in Danville, IN is $1,288 for one bedroom, $1,519 for two bedrooms, and $1,585 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Danville has increased by 1.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,288/month
738 Sq Ft
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Learn More About Danville

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Schools

South Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

626 Students

Danville Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

870 Students

North Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

446 Students

Danville Middle School

Public

Grades K-8

870 Students

Danville Community High School

Public

Grades 9-12

853 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Burnett Woods Nature Preserve
  • Hummel Park

Airports

  • Indianapolis International

Top Apartments in Danville

Houses for Rent in Danville

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 September 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.