What percentage of people rent in Danville, KY?
43.6% (±3.8 points) of the occupied homes in Danville, KY are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 3,035 renting households against 3,933 that own their home.
In Danville, the share of households that rent went from 45.5% in 2015–2019 to 43.6% in 2020–2024 (−1.9 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 43.6% (±3.8 points)
- Renting households
- 3,035 (±319)
- Median renter income
- $33,132 (±$6,630)
Who rents and who owns in Danville
| Danville | Boyle County | Kentucky | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 43.6% (±3.8 points) | 32.0% (±2.6 points) | 31.7% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 3,035 (±319) | 3,860 (±341) | 574,561 (±5,417) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 3,933 (±271) | 8,185 (±314) | 1,239,908 (±8,203) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.0 (±0.2) | 2.0 (±0.1) | 2.2 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.4 (±0.2) | 2.4 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $33,132 (±$6,630) | $34,008 (±$4,669) | $39,858 (±$584) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $80,043 (±$9,661) | $77,048 (±$5,477) | $78,998 (±$476) | $100,009 |
In Danville, the renter share is higher than in Boyle County (32.0%).
It is also higher than in Kentucky (31.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (34.8%).
In Boyle County, Danville ranks 1 of 3 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 117 of 448.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Danville has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 45.5% (±3.4 points) | 43.6% (±3.8 points) | −1.9 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $719 (±$21) | $762 (±$40) | +6.0% | Down after inflation |
| Median household income | $39,906 (±$2,306) | $52,646 (±$5,087) | +31.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Danville
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Danville | — | 43.6% (±3.8 points) | — |
| Junction City | 3.8 mi | 23.3% (±8.3 points) | Lower |
| Burgin | 8.2 mi | 14.0% (±9.1 points) | Lower |
| Perryville | 9.6 mi | 16.8% (±9.3 points) | Lower |
| Harrodsburg | 9.7 mi | 40.3% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stanford | 9.9 mi | 32.7% (±9.8 points) | Lower |
| Lancaster | 11 mi | 45.4% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hustonville | 11 mi | 27.1% (±11.0 points) | Lower |
| Mackville | 17 mi | 13.9% (±10.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Junction City, KY (23.3%), Burgin, KY (14.0%), Perryville, KY (16.8%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Boyle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Danville | 43.6% (±3.8 points) |
| 2 | Junction City | 23.3% (±8.3 points) |
| 3 | Perryville | 16.8% (±9.3 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in Danville
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Danville, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Danville beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Danville, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Danville
How many renters are there in Danville?
Danville has an estimated 3,035 (±319) renting households, 43.6% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Danville?
In Danville, the share of households that rent went from 45.5% in 2015–2019 to 43.6% in 2020–2024 (−1.9 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Danville?
A renting household in Danville has 2.0 people on average, against 2.4 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Danville?
The median renting household in Danville, KY has an income of $33,132 (±$6,630) a year, against $80,043 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Danville city, Kentucky
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Danville city, Kentucky
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Danville city, Kentucky
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Danville city, Kentucky
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Danville city, Kentucky
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Danville city, Kentucky (place:19882, in state:21).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Danville at a glance
- Median rent in Danville
- Rent by bedrooms in Danville
- Rent burden in Danville
- Income and affordability in Danville
- Home values in Danville
- Homeowner costs in Danville
- Property taxes in Danville
- Types of homes in Danville
- Bedrooms in Danville
- Age of homes in Danville
- Vacancy rate in Danville
- Heating fuel in Danville
- Commute and cars in Danville
- Crime reported to police in Danville
- Population growth in Danville
- How long people stay in Danville
- Crowding and facilities in Danville
- Kentucky landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Boyle County
- Kentucky places ranked by share of renters
- Housing data for every place in Kentucky