City Report · PA

Danville

Pop. 4,217·114th most expensive in Pennsylvania·Rents have been falling, good time to negotiate
Median rent (all units)
$1,397/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
-$565
Falling (Monthly)
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Danville · $1,397
More affordable than 82% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
28% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,397/mo, rent takes about 28% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$56,000/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
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,240/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,397 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$16,764/yr
At $1,397/mo median
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.5% 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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At $1,397/mo, how Danville rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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About renting in Danville, PA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Danville is $1,397/mo as of August 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 28% 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 $1,397/mo, rent takes approximately 28% 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 $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,397/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 August 2026.

How does Danville rent compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?

Danville is one of the more affordable cities in Pennsylvania for rent, ranking #114 out of 169 tracked cities at $1,397/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Danville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Danville ($1,397/mo): Williamsport ($1,005/mo), Bloomsburg ($1,157/mo), Pottsville ($1,215/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 $1,397/mo is $565 (29%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Pennsylvania, it ranks #114 out of 169 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,397/mo, rent takes ~28% of Danville's median household income ($59,219/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Danville 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.07%
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