City profile
Danville, IL
Vermilion County · Population 28,595
Danville is a town in Vermilion County, IL with about 28,595 residents and a typical home value near $79,000. It is 33 miles from Champaign, IL, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
26°F
Summer avg
75°F
Sunny days / yr
185
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$79,000
Typical monthly housing
$565
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
70
Taxes
- Property tax
- 2.07%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.95%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.86%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 79/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Winter weather, Strong wind
Nearest major airport
76 mi to Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 31% Democratic / 67% Republican
Community
Population
28,595
Black population
34.5%
County
Vermilion County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving IL than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: severe storms
Highlights
- About 28,595 residents
- Typical home value about $79,000
- 33 miles from Champaign, IL
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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