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Danville

Pop. 4,217·103rd most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rental market data updated monthly for Danville, PA
Median rent (all units)
$1,433/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-3.8%
vs US Median
-$532
Falling (Monthly)
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Danville · $1,433
More affordable than 80% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
29% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,433/mo, rent takes about 29% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$57,000/yr
Local median income
$59,219/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Danville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$850
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,240
3 BR
$1,710
4 BR+
$1,990
Research median
$1,240/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,196/yr
At $1,433/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -3.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Danville, PA is majority renter-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 44% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,217
Median income
$59,219
Median age
38.6
Renters
57.3%
Age distribution
19%
26%
19.5%
24.9%
Under 1819%
18–3426%
35–5419.5%
55–6410.6%
65+24.9%
Gender
46%
54%
Male46%
Female54%
Race & ethnicity
88.3%
White88.3%
Black3%
Hispanic4.3%
Asian3.8%
Other0.6%
Education (25+)
33.5%
18.1%
44%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma33.5%
Some college18.1%
Bachelor's+44%
Housing tenure
42.7%
57.3%
Owner42.7%
Renter57.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Danville, PA has changed in 5 years

Income
$38,134 → $59,219
up 55.3%
Population
4,282 → 4,217
down 1.5%
Renter share
62.2% → 57.3%
-4.9 pts
Bachelor's+
46.3% → 44%
-2.3 pts

Median household income rose from $38,134 to $59,219 between 2021 and 2024, a 55.3% shift. The population has contracted by 1.5% since 2021, moving from about 4,282 residents to roughly 4,217. Renters now make up 57.3% of households, compared with 62.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 44% of adults here, versus 46.3% in 2021.

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About renting in Danville, PA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Danville is $1,433/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $850/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,240/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,010/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,710/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($59,219/yr), Danville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Danville an affordable city for renters?

Danville is considered affordable for renters. At $1,433/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($59,219/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Danville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Danville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,433/mo in Danville. The local median household income is $59,219/yr, meaning the typical Danville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Danville?

Rent in Danville has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Danville rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Danville is middle-of-the-pack for Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #103 out of 167 tracked cities at $1,433/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Danville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Danville ($1,433/mo): Williamsport ($964/mo), Bloomsburg ($1,157/mo), Pottsville ($1,236/mo).

What percentage of Danville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 57.3% of Danville households are renters, while 42.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Danville has a strong rental market.

How does Danville rent compare to the national average?

Danville's median rent of $1,433/mo is $532 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #103 out of 167 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,433/mo, rent takes ~29% of Danville's median household income ($59,219/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Danville 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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