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Danville, IL

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Danville.

Population: 40,271 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Danville, IL is $131,614 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $135,725 after a median 37 days on market. Typical rent runs $871/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$131,614

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$131,614
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+1.1%
5-year appreciation
+15.6%
10-year appreciation
+30.6%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$136,381
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$135,725
Median list price
$159,950
Median price per sqft
$101
1-year sale-price change
+6.8%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
89
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+1.5%
Days to pending
31 days
New listings (monthly)
35

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$871/mo
1-year rent change
+4.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$780/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$975/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,220/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,586/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,830/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
15
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
6
School districts serving the area
Vermilion ROE, Danville CCSD 118, Vermilion Assoc for Spec Educ
Schools include
Vermilion Voc Ed Deliver System, Danville High School, Edison Elem School, Liberty Elem School, North Ridge Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, strongWind, winterWeather, drought, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 2% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Hegeler Zinc (4.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.1 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,750
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,346

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
51
Nearest airport
Melody Field (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
VA ILLIANA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - DANVILLE, OSF SACRED HEART MEDICAL CENTER, ASCENSION ST VINCENT WILLIAMSPORT
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.5 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
12
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-294 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,965
Housing built before 1970
54.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,903
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
62.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
20,070
Average weekly wage
$1,006
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
4

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

DanvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$131,614$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$135,725$212,000$325,000
Median days on market37 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$871/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,903$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Danville, IL?
$131,614.
What is the median sale price in Danville, IL?
$135,725.
How long do homes take to sell in Danville, IL?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in Danville, IL?
Typical rent: $871/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Danville, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, strongWind, winterWeather, drought, hail.
Is Danville, IL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Danville, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 2% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Danville, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Danville, IL?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Hegeler Zinc, 4.2 mi.
How many schools serve Danville, IL?
15 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Danville, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 10.1/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Danville, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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