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Living in Danville City, Virginia
The region's urban core on the Dan River. Rehabbed tobacco warehouses fill the River District, the Caesars Virginia resort opened in 2024, and Averett University is here.
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Housing market
The median sale price in Danville City is $147,000, with most homes between $77,000 and $201,500.
Commute & how people work
About 9% of Danville City workers work from home and the typical commute runs 20 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 17% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 48% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 18% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 8% | |
| 45 min or more | 10% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 75% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 11% | |
| Public transit | 2% | |
| Walk or bike | 1% | |
| Work from home | 9% | |
| Other | 2% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Danville City Public Schools reports a 79% on-time graduation rate, with 54% passing Math and 57% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).
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Amenities & walkability
Within a few miles you'll find about 101 restaurants & cafes and 23 grocery stores. The town center is walkable (63 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.
Local businesses
Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Danville City. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Aldi, 3465 Riverside Drive, Danville, VA 24541
- Walmart Neighborhood Market, 211 Nor Dan Drive, Danville, VA 24540
- Walmart Supercenter, 515 Mount Cross Road, Danville, VA 24540
- Dollar General Market, Danville, VA
- Piggly Wiggly, 1304 South Boston Road, Danville, VA 24540
- Farmers Market
Restaurants
- Arby's, 1325 Piney Forest Road, Danville, VA 24540
- Biscuitville, 2101 Riverside Drive, Danville, VA 24540
- Bojangles', 106 Sandy Court, Danville, VA 24541
- Burger King, 2401 Riverside Drive, Danville, VA 24540-4208
- Chick-fil-A, 3535 Riverside Drive, Danville, VA 24541
- Domino's, 111 Sandy Court, Danville, VA 24541
Cafes & coffee
- Crema & Vine, 1009 Main Street
- Links Coffee House, 319 Craghead Street, Danville, VA 24541
- Di’lishi Danville, 309 Main Street, Danville, VA 24541
- Starbucks
- sweetFrog
Bakeries
- Shorty's Bakery
Bars & breweries
- Boston's Bourbon Street Bar & Bistro, 680 Lynn Street, Danville, VA 24541
- Old 97 Tavern, 315 Lynn Street, Danville, VA 24541
- Me's Burgers & Brews
Shops & retail
- Ashley HomeStore, 135 Collins Drive, Danville, VA 24540
- Dollar General, Danville, VA 24540-4201
- PetSmart, 135 Collins Drive, Danville, VA 24540
- Sherwood House Furniture, 120 Arnett Boulevard, Danville, VA 24540
- Target, 155 Holt Garrison Parkway, Danville, VA 24540-5947
- Rack Room Shoes, 145 Holt Garrison Parkway, Danville, VA 24540
Health & medical
- Carolina-Virginia Animal Hospital, 46 Shady Grove Road, Providence 27315
- Danville Pediatric Dentistry, 4045 Riverside Drive, Danville, VA 24541
- Piedmont Pediatrics, Inc., 140 Piney Forest Road, Danville, VA 24540-4170
- Riverview Dental Care, 4035 Riverside Drive, Danville, VA 24541
- Danville Dental Associates, 1429 South Boston Road, Danville, VA 24540
- River City Periodontics & Implants, 140 Piney Forest Road, Danville, VA 24540
Pharmacies
- CVS Pharmacy, 3212 Riverside Drive, Danville, VA 24541
- Walgreens, 1500 Piney Forest Road, Danville, VA 24540
Gyms & fitness
- Danville Family YMCA, 215 Riverside Drive, Danville, VA 24540
- Lakeside Fitness 24/7, 125 Sandy Court, Danville, VA 24541
- Curves
- Ironside Gym
- Planet Fitness
- Ultimate Fitness
Personal care
- SNS Gel Nails & Facial, 1455 South Boston Road, Danville, VA 24540
- Beauty Max, 2854 Riverside Drive, Danville, VA 24540
- Fabulous Beauty Supply 2, 1459 South Boston Road, Danville, VA 24540
- Genesis Day Spa and Salon, 695 Park Avenue, Danville, VA 24541
- Papillon Hair & Nail Salons, 418 Trade Street, Danville, VA 24541
- River Alley Hair Studio, 225 Piney Forest Road, Danville, VA 24540-4123
Hotels & lodging
- Best Western Windsor Inn & Suites, 1292 South Boston Road, Danville, VA 24540-5034
- Budget Host, 127 Neal Court, Danville, VA 24540
- Caesars Virginia Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination, 1100 West Main Street, Danville, Virginia 24541
- Comfort Inn & Suites Near Danville Mall, 100 Tower Drive, Danville, VA 24540
- Courtyard Danville, 2136 Riverside Drive, Danville, VA 24540
- Hampton Inn Danville, 1098 Riverside Drive, Danville, VA 24540
Banks
- First National Bank, 2600 Riverside Drive, Danville, VA 24540
- Carter Bank & Trust, 140 Kentuck Road, Danville, VA 24540
- Beacon Credit Union, 320 Old Riverside Drive, Danville, VA 24541
- First Citizens Bank, 130 Collins Drive, Danville, VA 24540
- American National Bank & Trust
- Carter Bank
Hardware & home
- Blue Ridge Gardening Company, 418 Trade Street, Danville, VA 24541
- Boone Tractor, 1245 South Boston Road, Danville, VA 24540
- Fastenal, 1253 South Boston Road, Danville, VA 24540
- Harbor Freight Tools, 126 Sandy Court, Danville, VA 24541
- Lowe's, 280 LOWE'S Drive, Danville, VA 24540
- The Home Depot, 175 Holt Garrison Parkway, Danville, VA 24540
Auto services
- Auto Outlet USA, 385 Piney Forest Road, Danville, VA 24540-4148
- AutoZone, 3426 Riverside Drive, Danville, VA 24541
- Danville Auto Sales, 917 Piney Forest Road, Danville, VA 24540-1549
- Jiffy Lube, 601 Piney Forest Road, Danville, VA 24540-2858
- Precision Collision Center, 4040 Riverside Drive, Danville, VA 24541
- Robert Woodall Hyundai, 2143 Riverside Drive, Danville, VA 24540
Churches & faith communities
- Melville Avenue Baptist Church, 745 Melville Avenue, Danville, VA 24540
- Prospect Missionary Baptist Church, 812 Old Mayfield Road, Danville, VA 24541-6057
- Saint Peter's Greek Orthodox Church, 116 Jefferson Avenue, Danville, VA 24541
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3058 North Main Street, Danville, VA 24540-1740
- Dan River Church, 2805 Riverside Drive, Danville, VA 24540
- North Danville Church of Christ, 519 Iris Lane, Danville, VA 24540-1249
Other services
- Townes Funeral Home & Crematory, 215 West Main Street, Danville, VA 24541
- Wilson Funeral Service & Cremations, 179 Piney Forest Road, Danville, VA 24540-4144
- Riverside Dry Cleaning
Gas stations
- Valero, 565 Piney Forest Road, Danville, VA 24540
- Speedway, 1264 South Boston Road, Danville, VA 24540
- Walmart
- Danville Quality Plus, 1090 Franklin Turnpike, Danville, VA 24540
- Murphy USA, 474 Mount Cross Road, Danville, VA 24540
- Pilot, 110 Riverpoint Drive, Danville, VA 24541
Convenience stores
- Sheetz, 3425 Riverside Drive, Danville, VA 24541
- Speedway, 1264 South Boston Road, Danville, VA 24540
- Airport Mart, 1385 South Boston Road, Danville, VA 24540
- Flowers Baking Co., 1276 South Boston Road, Danville, VA 24540
- Pilot, 110 Riverpoint Drive, Danville, VA 24541
- River Street Market, 206 River Street, Danville, VA 24540
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Major employers & institutions
The biggest workplaces in and around Danville City: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Universities
Colleges & training
Hospitals & health systems
- Centra Danville Medical Center
- Danville Health Clinic
- Family Health Care Center
- Southern Virginia Mental Health Institute
- Sovah Health - Danville, 250 beds
- The Hughes Center
Manufacturing & factories
- Ascent Chemicals
- Blue Ridge Fiberboard
- Corning
- Diamond Paper
- EBI
- Elkay Manufacturing
- Engineering Design & Sales
- Essel Propak
Government & public sector
- City of Danville Municipal Building
- Danville Circuit Court
- Danville FD Headquarters
- Department of Social Services
- Virginia Department of Health
Major employers & offices
- Allied Supply Corp
- Cothran Schoonover Insurance
- Danville Insurance
- Davenport & Co.
- David Satterfield - State Farm Agent
- Dorton Insurance Agency, Inc.
- First Piedmont Corporation
- Foster Insurance Agency
Business & industrial parks
- Continental Express
- Danville BESS 1
- Eanes Concrete
- Entwistle
- Intertape Polymers Distribution
- J. Rayl Transportation
- Schoolfield Hydroelectric Plant
A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
By the numbers
Cost of living
Who lives here
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Risk
Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)
Frequently asked questions
How much do homes cost in Danville City?
The median sale price in Danville City is $147,000, with most homes between $77,000 and $201,500.
What are property taxes like in Danville City?
Danville City's real-estate tax rate is about $0.83 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 0.83% a year).
How are the schools in Danville City?
Danville City Public Schools reports a 79% on-time graduation rate, with 54% passing Math and 57% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Danville City?
The average commute for Danville City workers is about 20 minutes, and 64% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Danville City?
About 9% of Danville City workers already work from home.
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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Danville City.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- Home-price medians use 249 recorded public sale rows across 1 area.
- Property and tax figures come from county/city parcel, sales, and assessor records.
- School metrics use Virginia Department of Education profiles when available.
- Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
- Jobs, events, news, and business-directory layers are included only after their feeds or curated sources sync.
- Use these figures as planning estimates, then verify taxes, listings, and school details before making an offer.
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