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Danville, VA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Danville.

Population: 59,055 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Danville, VA is $158,598 — up 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $106,375 after a median 26 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,172/month. 18 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, inlandflooding, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$158,598

Median home value

+0.8%

1-year change

26

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$158,598
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
+11.8%
5-year appreciation
+39.4%
10-year appreciation
+90.5%
All-time peak (2024-08)
$160,899
House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$106,375
Median list price
$146,100
Median price per sqft
$89
1-year sale-price change
-57.2%
Median days on market
26 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
277
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+2.3%
Days to pending
51 days
New listings (monthly)
72

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,172/mo
1-year rent change
+6.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$914/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,143/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,335/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,735/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,002/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/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
18
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Danville City Public Schools, Pittsylvania County Public Schools, Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms
Schools include
G.L.H. Johnson Elementary, O. TRENT BONNER MIDDLE, Woodberry Hills Elementary, WESTWOOD MIDDLE, THE NORTHSIDE PRESCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, inlandFlooding, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
60.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.7 in
Annual snowfall
2.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,170
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,473

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (36 mi)
National parks include
Booker T Washington National Monument, Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
44
Nearest airport
Buck Hollar Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Danville Regional Airport (DAN) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
UNC ROCKINGHAM, SOVAH HEALTH DANVILLE, SOUTHERN VIRGINIA MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-25 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,968
Housing built before 1970
52.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.8%
Median annual property tax
$898
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
45.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
20,867
Average weekly wage
$913
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
14

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

How it compares

DanvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$158,598$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$106,375$380,000$325,000
Median days on market26 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$1,172/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$898$1,619$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, VA?
$158,598.
What is the median sale price in Danville, VA?
$106,375.
How long do homes take to sell in Danville, VA?
Median days on market: 26 days.
What is typical rent in Danville, VA?
Typical rent: $1,172/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Danville, VA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, winterWeather.
Is Danville, VA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Danville, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Danville, VA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Danville, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Danville, VA?
18 schools (9 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Danville, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Danville, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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