Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Danville

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Danville is $836 per month and the median household income is $44,423 per year, with 52% of residents renting their homes. Danville's 13 HUD-assisted and income-based properties, totaling 1,076 units, offer additional options for renters who qualify for rent limits below market rate.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Danville Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 365 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

None of the 13 HUD-assisted properties in Danville are located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone, based on available flood map data.

Getting Around Danville

According to Walk Score, the areas around Danville's assisted properties have a Walk Score of 24 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 11, reflecting that most errands and trips require a vehicle. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 23 schools across 3 districts serve Danville, including 11 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools, and 7 other schools. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Danville, VA

The median household income in Danville is $44,423 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median asking rent across all rentals in the city is $836 per month, according to the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing in Danville can help renters whose budgets fall below area income limits. Lease Lantern tracks 13 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties in the city, covering 1,076 units.

• Median household income: $44,423/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median monthly rent (all rentals): $836 (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of households that rent: 52% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-restricted properties tracked: 13 buildings, 1,076 units

Environment

All 13 HUD-assisted properties in Danville have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, according to flood mapping data.