Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
20%
Danville, KY
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$624
Population
18,200
Renter Mix
45% Rent
Attractive and historic town in Bluegrass Country
Artistic
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Charming
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Great Schools
An hour southwest of Lexington, Danville is a small town with big-city culture. The area is suburban and walkable with lush natural areas. Known as the City of Firsts, this town is packed with American history. Take a visit to one of Danville’s historical landmarks like the Abraham Lincoln Museum to learn about the town’s unique history.
Danville has a thriving art scene with multiple visual and performing art centers hosting events constantly. Enjoy a head-banging rock show or elegant ballet at the Norton Center for the Arts. Fittingly, Danville is home to Centre College, one of the most prestigious small liberal arts college in the nation. The public and private schools are excellent as well, with state level and national recognitions.
Danville is located on the southern edge of Kentucky’s renowned Bluegrass Region making it perfect for biking, hiking, birdwatching, golfing, and camping. There are plenty of activities in town any age can enjoy. Over 95 percent of the world’s bourbon is made in Kentucky, so it’s only right to visit the Wilderness Trail Distillery, a stop on the renowned Kentucky Bourbon Trail® Craft Tour. Explore social history at the Great American Dollhouse, a museum showcasing over 200 miniature buildings and dollhouses. Shop southern fashion boutiques or dine on some home-style cooking spots like Harvey’s downtown. The quality of living here is through the roof and the town has won multiple awards praising it as a great place to live. Southern Living named it one of the “South’s Best College Towns” in 2016.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$49,727
Average: $69,626
Education
3,737
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,488
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Danville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Danville, KY is $624 for one bedroom, $663 for two bedrooms, and $963 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Danville has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$624/month
450 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Danville, KY is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
665 Students
Edna L. Toliver Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
515 Students
Mary G. Hogsett Primary School
Public
Grades PK-5
368 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
356 Students
Public
Grades K-5
313 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
659 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
351 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
843 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
477 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Constitution Square State Historic Site
- Old Fort Harrod State Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Blue Grass
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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.