Population 61,252 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Danville
Household size in Danville
| Period | Danville | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.87 | 2.74 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.79 | 2.79 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.89 | 2.83 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.88 | 2.75 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | +0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Danville average 2.88 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the west.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Danville
| Period | Danville | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.3 | 38.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.0 | 39.4 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.3 | 40.1 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.5 | 41.3 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +2.7 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.5, Danville is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.3, as it has nationally. Danville is older than the great majority of California cities.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Danville
| Period | Danville | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 10.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 9.9% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 9.1% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 8.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.4% of households in Danville, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.4 points, in line with the national trend. Only 62 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Danville
Renters in Danville
| Period | Danville | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 43.7% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 46.2% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 45.3% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 44.5% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 14.3% of households in Danville rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among owners, 23.1% have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 1.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 38 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Danville
| Period | Danville | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 8.6% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 7.1% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 6.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 7.5% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Danville: just 3.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people, only 41 have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Danville
| Period | Danville | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1964 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1965 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1968 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Danville are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the northwest.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Danville
| Period | Danville | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,901 | $1,452 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,949 | $1,551 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,793 | $2,139 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,323 | $2,666 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,421 | +$1,214 | +$931 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Danville costs $3,323 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,421 a month from 2006–10, a 75% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 32.9% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Danville
Bachelor's degrees in Danville
| Period | Danville | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.7% | 42.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 67.0% | 44.1% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.4% | 48.9% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 73.0% | 52.2% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +9.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Danville: 73.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree is up 7.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 40 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Danville
| Period | Danville | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 98.2% | 86.8% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.7% | 87.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.8% | 88.8% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.9% | 89.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Danville: 97.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Only 45 of the 689 California cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Danville
| Period | Danville | San Francisco area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 7.8% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.2% | 8.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 4.6% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 5.8% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.7%, unemployment in Danville is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in the San Francisco area overall (5.8%). Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Danville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danville | 2.88 | 45.5 | 5.4% | 14.3% | 3.6% | 1985 | $3,323 | 73.0% | 97.9% | 4.7% |
| Diablo | 2.54 | 47.5 | 2.1% | 9.4% | 3.6% | 1971 | $3,440 | 75.9% | 98.9% | 3.5% |
| San Ramon | 2.92 | 42.1 | 6.1% | 28.8% | 3.5% | 1993 | $3,035 | 71.9% | 97.1% | 5.0% |
| Alamo | 2.85 | 49.6 | 3.5% | 8.2% | 5.4% | 1977 | $3,501 | 75.8% | 97.9% | 3.6% |
| Dublin | 2.90 | 38.1 | 6.0% | 34.6% | 4.5% | 2001 | $3,191 | 70.2% | 95.1% | 3.8% |
| Castle Hill | 2.68 | 45.7 | 6.6% | 5.1% | 3.0% | 1966 | $3,501 | 87.1% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Walnut Creek | 2.27 | 46.2 | 5.2% | 38.1% | 3.8% | 1973 | $2,772 | 70.6% | 97.2% | 5.5% |
| Clayton | 2.80 | 43.0 | 10.8% | 12.6% | 1.9% | 1981 | $3,111 | 55.5% | 98.3% | 5.9% |
| Castro Valley | 2.90 | 43.5 | 8.8% | 28.4% | 5.2% | 1968 | $2,817 | 45.3% | 92.0% | 3.9% |
| Moraga | 2.77 | 41.2 | 4.8% | 15.9% | 5.0% | 1972 | $3,154 | 80.6% | 98.6% | 6.5% |
| Lafayette | 2.66 | 45.5 | 6.1% | 23.2% | 4.2% | 1964 | $3,100 | 78.8% | 99.0% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Danville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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