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Danville, Virginia

Introduction to Danville, Virginia

Danville, Virginia is 40 miles NE of Greensboro, North Carolina (center to center) and 71 miles NW of Raleigh, North Carolina. There are 48,411 residents in the city.

Danville History

In 1728, William Byrd led an expedition to determine the boundary between Virginia and North Carolina, when he accidentally set foot on the place that is now known as Danville. It was beside the river Dan and Byrd was captivated with the region's beauty. Earlier, numerous tribes had inhabited the area, but the first white settlement was established in 1792. It was initially named "Wynne’s Falls", in honor of the first settler. The place was renamed Danville on November 23, 1793, because of its location to the Dan River. Danville was founded as a tobacco market. Industrial growth in the area began with the opening of the largest single-unit yarn mill in the world in 1882.

Danville and nearby Attractions

  • Birthplace of Lady Astor
  • Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History
  • Cain Creek Shopping Center
  • Danville Golf Club
  • Arey Lake
  • Stonewall Jackson Park

Things To Do In Danville

Among the sites of historical importance near Danville are the Birthplace of Lady Astor and the Sutherlin House. One can also visit Tank Museum, Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History, Danville City Jail, Ralph R. Landes Medical Library, Danville Public Library, and Westover Branch Library. The shopping centers provide a host of entertainment facilities for visitors. There are also several parks where one can indulge in various sports and other physical activities. In addition, the city hosts several annual celebrations including the Festival in the Park and the Old 97 Rail Days.

Danville Transportation

Danville Regional Airport is about six miles away and can be reached within a few minutes.

Danville Higher Education

The local institutes of higher education include Danville Community College, Averett College, and Danville Regional Medical Center School of Nursing.

High Points

Danville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

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Affordability of Rents
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Affordability of Property Taxes
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Comparative Profile of Danville, VA

Comparing Danville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Senior Citizens107
Age of the Population107
Racial Diversity57
Children Under 5 Years Old36
Well-Paid Single Men13
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better23
College Educated Adults24
People Above Poverty22
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Public Transportation Use69
Walking and Biking to Work58
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents107
Affordability of Property Taxes108
People Living Alone97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Housing Recently Built33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime42
Low Violent Crime31

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