Economy
In 2020, Danville, VA had a population of 40.7k people with a median age of 40.9 and a median household income of $37,147. From 2019 to 2020 the population of Danville, VA declined from 41,070 to 40,668, a 0.979% decrease, and its median household income declined from $37,203 to $37,147, a 0.151% decrease. The 5 largest ethnic groups in Danville, VA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (48.5%), White (Non-Hispanic) (41.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.86%), White (Hispanic) (2.79%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.26%). None of the households in Danville, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household. 97.7% of the residents in Danville, VA are U.S. citizens. The largest universities in Danville, VA are Danville Community College (910 degrees awarded in 2020), Averett University-Non-Traditional Programs (261 degrees), and Averett University (195 degrees). In 2020, the median property value in Danville, VA was $95,500, and the homeownership rate was 50.3%. Most people in Danville, VA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Danville, VA was 2 cars per household.
Things To Do
Living in Danville | Danville, VA - Official Website (danville-va.gov)
Dining
- 2 Witches Winery & Brewing Company - 209 Trade St, Danville, VA 24541
- 716 Wings and Pizza - 1055 Piney Forest Rd, Danville, VA 24540
- Buffalo Wild Wings - 3415 Riverside Dr, Danville, VA 24541
- Captain Cook - 1067 Piney Forest Rd, Danville, VA 24540
- Carini’s Express Italian Food - 3833 US-29 BUS, Danville, VA 24540
- Ciro’s Italian Family Restaurant - 1360 Piney Forest Rd, Danville, VA 24540
- Coco Ni Inc. - 459 Mt Cross Rd c, Danville, VA 24540
- Cotton at Riverside Mill - 109 Bridge St #600, Danville, VA 24541
- Crema & Vine - 1009 Main St, Danville, VA 24541
- Dell’ Anno’s Pizza Kitchen - 316 Main St, Danville, VA 24541
- Grizzly’s Hatchet House - 680 Lynn St Suite J, Danville, VA 24541
- King Cropp Kitchen - 1050 Main St, Danville, VA 24541
- La Nostra Cucina - 1050 Riverside Dr, Danville, VA 24540
- Los Tres Magueyes - 2818 Riverside Dr, Danville, VA 24540
- Mama Possum - 120 Arnett Blvd, Danville, VA 24540
- Mama Possum’s on Rt. 41 Mt. Hermon - 4125 Franklin Turnpike, Danville, VA 24540
- Mayflower Seafood Restaurant - 2320 Riverside Dr, Danville, VA 24540
- Me’s burgers & brews - 215 Main St, Danville, VA 24541
- Moon River Thai Bistro - 629 N Main St, Danville, VA 24541
- Nana Karen’s on Main - 547 Main St, Danville, VA 24541
- O’Kelly’s Deli & Pastries - 875 Piney Forest Rd, Danville, VA 24540
- Roma Italian Restaurant - 1429 S Main St, Danville, VA 24541
- Ruben’s Restaurant - 5000 Riverside Dr, Danville, VA 24541
- Rubens Too - 2449 Franklin Turnpike, Danville, VA 24540
- Santana’s Restaurant & Grill - 102 Tower Dr, Danville, VA 24540
- Shannies Bar & Grill - 3575 US-29 BUS, Danville, VA 24540
- The Schoolfield Restaurant - 1009 W Main St, Danville, VA 24541
- Tokyo Grill - 364 Lowes Dr. STE I, Danville, VA 24540
- Village’s Pizza - 4040 Franklin Turnpike, Danville, VA 24540
Recreation
Bike. Hike. Walk.
- Over 35 miles of mountain biking & hiking trails – 350 NORTHSIDE DR
- Danville Rides Bike Share – 11.7 miles of Riverwalk Trail – 629 CRAGHEAD ST
- Art trail exhibit of outdoor sculptures in public places – 111 MAIN ST
Playgrounds
- Ballou Park – 600 W MAIN ST
- Dan Daniel Memorial Park – 302 RIVER PARK DR
Museums
- Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History – 975 MAIN ST
- Danville Science Center (all ages) – 677 CRAGHEAD ST
- AAF Tank Museum – 3401 US-29 BUS
Dan River
- Kayak – Canoe – Standup Paddle Board Rentals – 2020 MEMORIAL DR
Zipline & Adventure Course
- 400-foot zipline – 302 RIVER PARK DR
Grizzly's Hatchet House
- Axe throwing and bar – 680 LYNN ST
River City Escapes
- Physical adventure games – 680 LYNN ST
Virginia International Raceway
- Multi-purpose road course – 1245 PINE TREE RD, ALTON VA 24540
Tiny Town Golf
- Local putt-putt course – 643 ARNETT BLVD
Skatetown Danville
- Skate rink – 1049 PINEY FOREST RD
Danville Farmers' Market
- Local vendors – 629 CRAGHEAD ST
Owen Farm Tours
- Petting zoo and produce – 1669 SILVER CREEK RD
Impotters
- Pottery classes – 406 LYNN ST
Danville Otterbots
- Appalachian League Baseball – 302 RIVER PARK DR
Climate
- Danville, VA gets 45 inches of rain, on average, per year. The US average is 38 inches of rain per year.
- Danville averages 5 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year.
- On average, there are 221 sunny days per year in Danville. The US average is 205 sunny days.
- Danville gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 117 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.
- September, May, and October are the most pleasant months in Danville, while January and December are the least comfortable months.
Schools
- In addition to a strong K-12 public school system and private school options, Danville’s education community includes Averett University, Danville Community College, and the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research. The Capstone Integrated Machining Technology program is receiving recognition for its multidisciplinary training for precision machining. The program is a joint venture between the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research and Danville Community College and is vital for both the workforce development program and education.
- Regional Private Schools
- Chatham Hall
- Hargrave Military Academy
- Westover Christian Academy
- Carlisle School
- Sacred Heart School
- Heritage Academy
Living Options
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