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Danville, CA

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Rolling hills and a timeless atmosphere define this thriving Bay Area suburb

Suburb Commuter Safe Low Crime Schools Family Friendly Upscale Nature Outdoors Arts

Danville is an upscale suburban community located just south of Walnut Creek and about twenty miles east of Oakland. Residents enjoy an ideal location, surrounded by scenic rolling hills and lush greenery while still being within minutes of the Bay Area’s biggest cities. The thriving Downtown district along Hartz Boulevard is packed with terrific restaurants, specialty shops, and bars, as well as unique attractions like the Village Theatre and Art Gallery and the Danville Farmers’ Market. The surrounding landscape offers terrific opportunities to make the most of California’s natural beauty, with Las Trampas Regional Wilderness and the Diablo Foothills just outside of town providing great venues for hiking and camping.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Danville, CA is $2,689 for a studio, $2,916 for one bedroom, $3,048 for two bedrooms, and $5,339 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Danville has increased by 3.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,916/month
695 Sq Ft
House
$5,966/month
2,881 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,089/month
1,034 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,060/month
1,571 Sq Ft
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Transportation

67

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

64

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Sycamore Valley Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

589 Students

9
out of 10

Creekside Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

551 Students

9
out of 10

John Baldwin Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

437 Students

9
out of 10

Greenbrook Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

657 Students

8
out of 10

Vista Grande Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

543 Students

8
out of 10

Diablo Vista Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

889 Students

8
out of 10

Charlotte Wood Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

878 Students

7
out of 10

Los Cerros Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

500 Students

7
out of 10

San Ramon Valley High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,981 Students

10
out of 10

Monte Vista High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,243 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
  • Las Trampas Regional Wilderness
  • Little Hills Picnic Ranch (By Reservation)
  • Bishop Ranch Regional Preserve
  • Mount Diablo State Park

Airports

  • Metro Oakland International
  • San Francisco International

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