Living in Danville, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Danville · Census data 2020–2024
Danville has 549 residents with a median age of 62.9. The median household income is $23,571 (60% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $91,900, the median rent is $530/month.
Danville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Danville at a glance
- Population
- 549
- Median age
- 62.9State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $23,571State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $91,900State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $530/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 45.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.8%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Danville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 60% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 25.7%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Danville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Danville the median home value is $91,900, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $530 per month, which is 35.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,475 a month in housing costs.
Danville median household income
The median household income in Danville is $23,571 and the income per person is $20,944. 25.7% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Danville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 278
- Owner-occupied
- 45.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 54.2%
- Vacant
- 22.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.16
Danville demographics
- Population
- 549
- Median age
- 62.9
- Under 18
- 13.3%
- 65 and older
- 45.9%
- Households
- 216
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Danville ›
Education in Danville
5.8% of adults 25 and older in Danville have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 0.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Danville
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Drive alone
- 89.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 69.9%
Danville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danville | 549 | $23,571 | $91,900 | $530 |
| Madison | 2,788 | $58,872 | $147,900 | $944 |
| Greenview | 254 | $59,042 | — | — |
| Van | 214 | $75,000 | $52,900 | — |
| Chapmanville | 928 | $41,369 | $130,000 | $623 |
| Comfort | 220 | $97,222 | — | — |
| Alum Creek | 1,749 | $74,231 | $159,300 | $859 |
| Mitchell Heights | 385 | $80,000 | $169,500 | — |
| Justice Addition | 118 | $77,574 | $105,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Danville, WV?
The median household income in Danville is $23,571, 60% lower than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Danville?
The median home value in Danville is $91,900, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Danville?
The median gross rent in Danville is $530 per month, about 35.4% of household income.
Is Danville, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 60% lower than the West Virginia median; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 25.7%.
What is the median age in Danville?
The median age in Danville is 62.9 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Danville?
The average commute to work in Danville is 16 minutes; 4.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Danville?
The unemployment rate in Danville is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Danville?
5.8% of adults in Danville 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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