Best Places to Live in Danville Metro Area, Virginia

Danville VA also offers many attractions - from learning at Averett University to exploring nature on the Danville Riverwalk Trail. Small city - Extreme south-central Virginia at North Carolina border.

State: Virginia
County:
Metro Area: Danville Metro Area
City: Danville, Mount Hermon, 7 total

Zip Codes: 24540, 24541, 24531, 24557, 24586, 24563, 24549, 24527, 24069, 24594, 16 total
Cost of Living: -24.6% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 500 ft above sea level

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Danville, Va Housing Market

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Pros
Cost of living
Attractive setting
Historic interest

Cons
Declining economy
Low educational attainment
Entertainment

What Bert Has To Say About Danville Metro Area

Danville, located in what is referred to as the “southside” part of the state, remains today a depressed center for the tobacco and textile industries. Textile giant Dan River Corporation makes its home there, and the atmosphere is generally business-friendly. However, the current employment and job-prospect figures reflect the poor economic state of the dominant industries.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Danville Metro Area is 6.2% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Danville Metro Area jobs have increased by 0.1%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Danville Metro Area's cost of living is 24.6% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Danville Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, May and June are the most pleasant months in the Danville metro area, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Danville metro area remained very strongly Republican, 57.0% to 41.9%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Danville Metro Area's population is 103,389 people. Since 2020, it has had a population decline of 2.9%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 23.2 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Danville Metro Area is Real Estate: $135,900. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 8.4%.

SCHOOLS

Danville Metro Area public schools spend $9,942 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.1 students per teacher in Danville Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Danville

It's a good time to buy in Danville. Home Appreciation is up 8.4% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Danville is $135,900.

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ZIP CODES IN DANVILLE METRO AREA, VIRGINIA

24540, 24541, 24531, 24557, 24586, 24563, 24549, 24527, 24069, 24594, 16 total

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