salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 99% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.7 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Commutes are long, about 32.5 minutes each way. Most homes (85.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 73.9% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $140,040 a year. That is $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of California. It is number 591 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Danville?
Share of households by yearly income. 74.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Danville
| Size | Danville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $3,020 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,999 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Danville overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Danville, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Danville
Life in Danville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Danville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $8,168 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $1,681,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $168,170 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Danville, CA?
Renting in Danville costs a median of about $3,500+ a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Danville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $140,040 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Danville cheap or expensive?
Danville is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.8% of the typical household income of $250,445. It ranks 591st cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Danville?
The median homeowner in Danville pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 0.59% of the median home value.
Is Danville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Danville?
The median home value in Danville is $1,681,700, about 6.7 times the typical yearly household income.
43,401 people live in Danville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.