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IL area data

Danville, IL

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Danville.

Population: 40,271 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Danville, IL is $131,442 — up 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $166,500 after a median 27 days on market. Typical rent runs $872/month. 16 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$131,442

Typical home value

+3.9%

1-year change

27

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$131,442
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+1.6%
5-year appreciation
+15.5%
10-year appreciation
+32.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2025)
$135,452
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$166,500
Median list price
$142,375
Median price per sqft
$101
1-year sale-price change
+0.2%
Median days on market
27 days
Homes sold (recent period)
95
For-sale inventory
96
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
78
1-year forecast
+2.8%
Days to pending
41 days
New listings (monthly)
36

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

Rents

Typical rent
$872/mo
1-year rent change
+1.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$743/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$748/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$956/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,278/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,337/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)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
16
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
7
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
Vermilion ROE, Danville CCSD 118, Vermilion Assoc for Spec Educ
Schools include
Vermilion Voc Ed Deliver System, Vermilion Co Area Vocational Cent, Danville High School, Edison Elem School, Liberty Elem School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, strong wind, winter weather, drought, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
59
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)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (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
41.7 in
Annual snowfall
14.8 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
26
Nearest airport
Melody Field (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) (33 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
7
Hospitals include
VA ILLIANA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - DANVILLE, OSF SACRED HEART MEDICAL CENTER, CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-294 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1965
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
19,865
Average weekly wage
$1,039
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
10

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

How it compares

DanvilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$131,442$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$166,500$212,000$325,000
Median days on market27 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$872/mo$1,787/mo$1,809/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 typical home value in Danville, IL?
$131,442.
What is the median sale price in Danville, IL?
$166,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Danville, IL?
Median days on market: 27 days.
What is typical rent in Danville, IL?
Typical rent: $872/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Danville, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, strong wind, winter weather, drought, hail.
Is Danville, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 59 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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?
16 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 7 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
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: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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