Danville, Illinois

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Midwest Danville, IL Metro

WhereAtHome Score

78.3

C+

out of 100

Overview

Danville is an Illinois city with a population of approximately 28,206, part of the Danville, IL metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $84,422. Median household income is $42,424.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 28,206 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $84,422 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $42,424 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 15.2 minutes
  • Part of the Danville, IL metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

28,206

Source: Census ACS

$84,422

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$42,424

Source: Census ACS

15.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

30

Source: Walk Score

84 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Vermilion County (county-level results)

31%
67%
Democrat 9,254
Republican 19,777
Leans R+35.7

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 100/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 87.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 10/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 30/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 43.2/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 78.3

Location

Danville, IL (40.1370, -87.6217)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.