Danville
Danville
Danville, California, known for its “Small Town Atmosphere—Outstanding Quality of Life” offers the perfect blend of upscale amenities and historic charm. Its 43,300 residents enjoy a mix of luxury and affordable housing that is within easy reach to three international airports, two BART public transportation stations, the corporate headquarters of leaders in energy, finance and technology and boasts one of the top-performing, award-winning school districts in California.
Entrepreneurs, growing companies and locals alike feel that Danville is where tradition and progress flow together seamlessly with the seasonal rhythm of life. The Downtown inspires locals and visitors to immerse themselves in its historic charm. Danville’s ample free on-street and off-street parking are just a few steps away from leisurely epicurean indoor and al fresco dining adventures and a variety of unique retail shops with one-of-a-kind specialty items.
Uncover Danville’s rich history preserved and interpreted through exhibits, tours and archival collections at the Museum of the San Ramon Valley. Honor those who served with a visit to the Historic Military Museum in the Veterans Memorial Building or experience stunning views and idyllic beauty at the Eugene O’Neill National Historic Site, also called the Tao House—home to America’s only Nobel Prize-winning playwright Eugene O’Neill. Art exhibits, private tours or the performing arts at Danville’s historic Village Theatre and Art Gallery is the perfect location for escaping the everyday. Not up to walking, be transported to the past with a virtual walking tour of historic structures in Old Town Danville and learn about the origin of buildings, street names, and about the people who lived here.
With plenty of year-round town-hosted community events, Danville locals treasure making unforgettable memories with family and friends at the Farmers’ Market, music festivals, street fairs, car shows, movies in the park and festive holiday celebrations. Danville also serves as a jumping-off point for horseback riding, hiking the Diablo foothills with sweeping panoramas of the San Francisco Bay Region and for biking rural and paved trails.
Danville’s close proximity to regional office complexes, national laboratories, highly rated schools, executive housing, art, culture, community events and variety of recreational activities all add to the unparalleled appeal of Danville and the Tri-Valley. If your goal is to open a business in an area in which you live, work and play—then we invite you to “Live Locally”—in Danville! Our Danville’s Business Concierge Service was created to promote and encourage a vibrant, diverse, and healthy local economy, within an appropriate scale and character, as a means of supporting an outstanding quality of life. We provide fully personalized assistance for every phase of your business development process– from start-ups to growths. You’ll enjoy a tailored experienced focused on your specific requirements to ensure that opening a business in Danville is a strategic and seamless process.
Danville Quick Facts
Incorporated
1982
County
Contra Costa
Elevation
358 ft
Latitude / Longitude
Area
18.08 sq mi
Population (2017)
44,205
Median Household Income
$152,798
Median Property Value (2017)
$976,800
Website
Resources
Danville Market Analysis (PDF)
Business Resource Guide (PDF)
Business Concierge Center
Danville Live Local Guide 2019
Danville Map
Town of Danville – Comprehensive Economic Development Plan
Historic Walking Tour
Find out how more about Danville and how we “live locally” in and around our community at www.danville.ca.gov.