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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Danville

Danville has 14 affordable and income-based rental properties offering 1,066 units across the city. With a median rent of $846 per month (Census ACS 5-Year, 2024) and a strong track record in HUD inspections, this inventory represents a meaningful share of housing options for renters in the area. Nearly half of Danville households rent, making these income-based resources especially relevant to the local community.

14
Properties
1,066
Total units
95/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$846/mo

Affordability in Danville, IL

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Danville is $846 per month, against a median household income of $45,957 per year. About 43% of residents rent their homes, reflecting a substantial base of renters who may benefit from the income-based and HUD-assisted options available in the city.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
1,684 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to the Danville Police Department's data reported to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, Danville had a violent crime rate of 1,684 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Of the 10 HUD-assisted properties in Danville tracked by Lease Lantern, none are located in a high flood-risk zone based on available flood map data.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 6 · Car-Dependent

Getting Around Danville

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Danville scores a 6 out of 100, rated Car-Dependent, meaning most errands require a vehicle. A Bike Score of 27 out of 100 reflects minimal infrastructure for cycling. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
16 schools · 3 districts

Schools

Danville is served by 16 schools across 3 districts, including 6 elementary, 2 middle, 7 high schools, and 1 other, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$45,957 median income

Cost of Renting in Danville, IL

The median household income in Danville is $45,957 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median gross rent is $846 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

Affordable and income-based housing in Danville can significantly reduce that cost burden. Rent at HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties is typically calculated as a percentage of a household's income rather than set at market rate.

  • Median household income: $45,957/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median market rent: $846/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Renter households: 43% of occupied units (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Income-restricted properties tracked by Lease Lantern: 10 buildings, 893 total units
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment

All 10 HUD-assisted properties in Danville have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, according to flood data for this area.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 95/100(10 of 14 scored)
90+ (9)70–89 (1)No score (4)

14 properties on the map

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About Renting in Danville, IL

Danville is a renter-active city in east-central Illinois, with 43 percent of households renting according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The city's median gross rent stands at $846 per month and the median household income is $45,957 per year, also per Census ACS 5-Year data, making affordable housing options particularly important for many residents here.

Danville has 10 HUD-assisted or income-based properties covering 893 units tracked on Lease Lantern. Of the 10 properties with inspection scores on record, 9 rated as excellent and 1 as good -- a strong overall showing. None of the 10 mapped properties fall in a high flood-risk zone according to available flood data.

Getting around Danville without a car can be challenging. The city has a Walk Score of 6 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 27, according to Walk Score. Households relying on public transit or walking will want to weigh a property's specific location carefully.

The violent crime rate in Danville was 294 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to FBI Crime Data Explorer data reported by the Danville Police Department. The city is served by 3 school districts with 16 public schools -- including 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 7 high schools -- per NCES Common Core of Data.

A Closer Look at Danville

Eligibility & how to apply

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