Cost of Living in Danville, NH

Population 4,489 · New Hampshire · Data vintage 2023

117
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Danville sits on the smaller end of the New Hampshire city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.5% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Danville sits roughly 15 miles east of Manchester — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 22% higher than Manchester's $336,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 134
Rent 90

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Danville

The median home value in Danville is $409,400 — 34% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,188/month, 10% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $112,845/year is 51% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.5%, below the national average of 4.8%. New Hampshire charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 59.4°F and lows of 40.9°F. Overall, Danville has a cost of living index of 117 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 17% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$409,400
34% above avg
Median Rent
$1,188/mo
10% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
28.7x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
2.1%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,346
1 BR
$1,498
2 BR
$1,963
3 BR
$2,365
4 BR
$2,603
Owner-occupied 95.5%
Renter-occupied 4.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,188
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,802/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
36.5 min
35% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
9.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
87.4%
Carpooled
3.1%
Walked
0.4%
Work from home
9.1%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 0.0%
State rate 0.0%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 2.1%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$112,845
51% above avg
Per Capita Income
$52,199
Unemployment Rate
1.5%
69% below avg
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Labor Force Participation
54.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 25.4%
Graduate degree 8.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 44.4
Male median age 44.4
Female median age 44.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
59.4°F
Avg Low
40.9°F
Annual Precip
40.9"
10° 30° 50° 70° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 353845586977838274625140
Low °F 192128384857636254433425
Precip" 2.862.443.423.603.393.993.483.043.754.103.523.32

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Danville, NH?

Danville has a cost index of 117 (100 = national average). It is 17% above the national average.

What is average rent in Danville, NH?

The median gross rent in Danville is $1,188 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Danville?

The median home value in Danville is $409,400 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Danville?

The median household income in Danville is $112,845 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Danville, NH?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Danville is 0.0%. New Hampshire has no state income tax.

Is Danville, NH affordable?

Danville is above average in cost of living, with an index of 117 — about 17% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Danville?

Danville has average high temperatures of 59.4°F and average lows of 40.9°F. Annual precipitation is 40.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Danville at a Glance

Population
4,489
Median Income
$112,845
Home Value
$409,400
Median Rent
$1,188/mo
Unemployment
1.5%
Avg High Temp
59.4°F
Sales Tax
0.0%
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