Danville, California Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Danville, CA Population Density Map and Area Scores
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Population
| Metric | Danville | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 39,870 | 39,245,658 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2205.5 | 239.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.70% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 43.6 | 35.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 13,958 | 13,531,619 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Danville grew by 29.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 39,870 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Danville is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 25.8% of residents. That is 6.0 points above California as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 6,576 16.5% -5.2 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,912 17.3% -6.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 10,306 25.8% +6.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 7,408 18.6% +3.3 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below California, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.1% of the people living in Danville and men 48.9%.
- Women 51.1% California 49.9%
- Men 48.9% California 50.1%
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Economy
Danville has a the economy index of A+, which means it is exceptionally prosperous.
| Metric | Danville | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $205,530 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.26% | 5.57% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Danville is about 107% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Danville | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $2,083,245 | $650,794 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $3,537 | $2,036 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 84.0% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Danville is about 49.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $3,537 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Danville spend about 55 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 228 hours, about 9.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Danville | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 27.3 | 23.5 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 54.7 | 47.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 228 | 196 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,061 | $6,065 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 37.1% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 45,636 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,562 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Danville is 27 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Danville has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Danville | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 66.9% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.83 | 2.84 | 2.53 |
Health
Danville has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Danville | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 84.8 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.4% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 7.4% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Danville, CA Compared With Nearby Cities
How Danville, CA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danville, CA | 39,870 | $205,530 #1/2 | $2,083,245 #1/2 | 27.3 min #1/2 |
| San Ramon, CA | 76,435 | $197,269 | $1,021,057 | 27.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Danville, California.
What is the population of Danville, California?
About 39,870 people live in Danville, California, in 13,958 households of 2.8 people on average. The median age is 43.6, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 6 years.
Is Danville, California urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Danville, California has 2,205 people per square mile, a density typical of urban and suburban areas. That is about 26 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Danville, California?
The median home costs 10.1 times the median household income ($2,083,245 against $205,530), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $3,537 a month takes about 21% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
What share of adults in Danville, California have a college degree?
66.9% of adults in Danville, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 7 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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