Danville

Welcome to the Town of Danville

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The Town of Danville is located in the San Ramon Valley in Contra Costa County, California. It is one of the incorporated municipalities in California that use "town" in their names instead of "city". The population was 43,582 at the 2020 census. Since 2018, for five years in a row, Danville has been named "the safest town in California".

The Iron Horse Regional Trail runs through Danville. It was first a railroad that has been converted to an 80-foot (24 m) wide corridor of bike and hike trails as well as controlled intersections. Extending from Livermore to Concord, the trail passes through Danville.

Danville is also home to the Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, Village Theatre and Art Gallery, and the Museum of the San Ramon Valley.

Often referred to as the "Heart of the San Ramon Valley," Danville was first populated by Native Americans who lived near creeks and camped on Mount Diablo in the summer. Later, it was part of Mission San José's grazing land as well as a Mexican land grant called Rancho San Ramon.

Initially a farming community, the Town of Danville switched from wheat to fruits and nuts after the Southern Pacific Railroad built a spur line through the area in 1891. It developed as a residential suburb in 1947 when the first sizable housing tracts were constructed and its population boomed in the 1970s and 1980s.

Danville is set in a narrow section of the San Ramon Valley with the Las Trampas Ridge to the west and the Diablo Range to the east. The most prominent landmark of Danville is the backdrop of Mount Diablo, which stands to the east at 3,849 feet (1,173 m) and provides a picturesque backdrop for Danville and neighboring towns and cities. Sycamore Creek drains some of the Mount Diablo slopes and flows through Danville.

To the north of Danville, the unincorporated town of Alamo sits in the uppermost reaches of the San Ramon Valley and extends into the surrounding hills. San Ramon, another affluent suburb, borders Danville to the south.

Interstate 680, extending along the valley to the north and south, is the main route used by traffic in and out of town. Camino Tassajara is the main thoroughfare for east–west travel, most importantly to reach the eastern subdivisions far from the interstate. Camino Tassajara also provides access to the wealthy gated community of Blackhawk.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 18.0 square miles (47 km2), all of it land.

Public schools

Danville Schools are included in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District.

(John) Baldwin Elementary School
Del Amigo High (Continuation)
Diablo Vista Middle School
Creekside Elementary School
Green Valley Elementary School
Greenbrook Elementary School
Los Cerros Middle School
Montair Elementary School
Monte Vista High School
Sycamore Valley Elementary School
Tassajara Hills Elementary School
Vista Grande Elementary School
Charlotte Wood Middle School
San Ramon Valley High School

Private schools

San Ramon Valley Christian Academy (Christian)
St. Isidore's School (Roman Catholic)
The Athenian School (non-denominational)
Danville Montessori School

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Dilishi Frozen Yogurt Bar Danvil page on Yelp Search 309 Main St on Google Maps	Dining	1.06 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Vintages By the Dan page on Yelp Search 312 Main St on Google Maps	Dining · $$	1.05 miles	9 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Jimador's Mexican Grill page on Yelp Search 1481 South Boston Rd on Google Maps	Dining	4 miles	7 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the 2 Witches page on Yelp Search 209 Trade St on Google Maps	Dining · $	0.72 miles	27 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the King Cropp Kitchen page on Yelp Search 1050 Main St on Google Maps	Dining	0.39 miles	49 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Coco Ni page on Yelp Search 459 Mt Cross Rd on Google Maps	Dining · $	1.36 miles	53 reviews	4.8/5 stars
Visit the Delite Donuts page on Yelp Search 3303 N Main St on Google Maps	Dining	4.03 miles	18 reviews	4.7/5 stars
Visit the Lonchera Adonai page on Yelp Search 115 Mt Cross Rd on Google Maps	Dining	0.78 miles	6 reviews	4.7/5 stars
Visit the Roma Italian Restaurant page on Yelp Search 1429 S Main St on Google Maps	Dining	2.13 miles	6 reviews	4.7/5 stars
Visit the Midtown Market page on Yelp Search 7 Chambers St on Google Maps	Dining · $$	0.42 miles	22 reviews	4.6/5 stars
Visit the Nana Karen's on Main page on Yelp Search 547 Main St on Google Maps	Dining	0.87 miles	32 reviews	4.6/5 stars
Visit the Mama Possum's page on Yelp Search 120 Arnett Blvd on Google Maps	Dining · $	1.22 miles	21 reviews	4.6/5 stars
Visit the 716 Wings page on Yelp Search 1055 Piney Forest Rd on Google Maps	Dining · $$	2.75 miles	42 reviews	4.6/5 stars
Visit the River District Social page on Yelp Search 680 Lynn St on Google Maps	Dining	1.3 miles	7 reviews	4.6/5 stars
Visit the Links Coffee House Cafe page on Yelp Search 319 Craghead St on Google Maps	Dining	1.14 miles	32 reviews	4.6/5 stars
Visit the State line Diner page on Yelp Search 1340 W Main St on Google Maps	Dining	1.71 miles	20 reviews	4.6/5 stars
Visit the The Schoolfield Restaurant page on Yelp Search 1009 W Main St on Google Maps	Dining · $	1.32 miles	50 reviews	4.5/5 stars
Visit the Crema & Vine page on Yelp Search 1009 Main St on Google Maps	Dining · $$	0.46 miles	82 reviews	4.5/5 stars
Visit the The Ginger Bread House page on Yelp Search 1799 Memorial Dr on Google Maps	Shopping	1.24 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Dog-Eared Page page on Yelp Search 525 W Main St on Google Maps	Shopping	0.73 miles	4 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Hot Topic page on Yelp Search 325 Piedmont Dr on Google Maps	Shopping	0.99 miles	3 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the The Brick Running & Tri Store page on Yelp Search 410 Main St on Google Maps	Shopping	1 miles	3 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Zinc Total Salon page on Yelp Search 308 Craghead St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.1 miles	6 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Danville, VA

Population Households Employment

Danville has 18,590 households, with an average household size of 2.21. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Danville do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 42,556 people call Danville home. The population density is 994.36 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

42,556

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

40.9

Median Age

46.39 / 53.61%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

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65-74 Years

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Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

18,590

Total Households

2.21

Average Household Size

$24,535

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Single

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Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Danville, VA

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Mixed Schools ()

The following schools are within or nearby Danville. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Type

Name

Welcome to the Town of Danville

Mount Diablo State Park

Public schools

Private schools

Overview for Danville, VA

42,556

40.9 years

High

$24,535

Around Danville, VA

22

Car-Dependent

10

Somewhat Bikeable

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Danville, VA

42,556

High

40.9

46.39 / 53.61%

18,590

2.21

$24,535

Schools in Danville, VA

Property Listings

$8,650,000

$6,250,000

$5,950,000

$5,250,000

$4,999,000

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Alamo

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Walnut Creek

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Danville

Welcome to the Town of Danville

Mount Diablo State Park

Public schools

Private schools

Overview for Danville, VA

42,556

40.9 years

High

$24,535

Around Danville, VA

22

Car-Dependent

10

Somewhat Bikeable

Points of Interest

Demographics and Employment Data for Danville, VA

42,556

High

40.9

46.39 / 53.61%

18,590

2.21

$24,535

Schools in Danville, VA

Property Listings

$8,650,000

$6,250,000

$5,950,000

$5,250,000

$4,999,000

Explore Other Neighborhoods

Alamo

Lafayette | Orinda | Moraga

Walnut Creek

Work With Monique

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