Living in Danvers, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Danvers · Census data 2020–2024
Danvers has 1,130 residents with a median age of 34.6. The median household income is $88,854 (7% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $166,200, the median rent is $1,319/month.
Danvers is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Danvers at a glance
- Population
- 1,130
- Median age
- 34.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $88,854State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $166,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,319/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 84.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Danvers a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Illinois median; home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Danvers
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Danvers the median home value is $166,200, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,319 per month, which is 44.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,642 a month in housing costs.
Danvers median household income
The median household income in Danvers is $88,854 and the income per person is $44,336. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Danvers: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 421
- Owner-occupied
- 84.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.7%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.82
Danvers demographics
- Population
- 1,130
- Median age
- 34.6
- Under 18
- 33.7%
- 65 and older
- 12.8%
- Households
- 401
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Danvers ›
Education in Danvers
39.4% of adults 25 and older in Danvers have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 12.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Danvers
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 17.6%
- Drive alone
- 75.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
Danvers vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danvers | 1,130 | $88,854 | $166,200 | $1,319 |
| Carlock | 500 | $85,625 | $154,600 | $1,348 |
| Twin Grove | 1,458 | $116,250 | $264,800 | — |
| Congerville | 752 | $81,250 | $200,000 | $1,054 |
| Stanford | 514 | $84,821 | $115,300 | $1,292 |
| Heritage Lake | 1,522 | $133,048 | $207,300 | — |
| Goodfield | 985 | $113,438 | $246,400 | $1,156 |
| Mackinaw | 1,979 | $67,292 | $158,300 | $835 |
| Normal | 53,569 | $64,785 | $213,600 | $965 |
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What is the median household income in Danvers, IL?
The median household income in Danvers is $88,854, 7% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Danvers?
The median home value in Danvers is $166,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Danvers?
The median gross rent in Danvers is $1,319 per month, about 44.1% of household income.
Is Danvers, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Illinois median; home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
What is the median age in Danvers?
The median age in Danvers is 34.6 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Danvers?
The average commute to work in Danvers is 26 minutes; 17.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Danvers?
The unemployment rate in Danvers is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Danvers?
39.4% of adults in Danvers have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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