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Danville, CA

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.

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.

Danville focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Danville Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Fitness 19, Orangetheory, and CrossFit. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Danville, such as the Iron Horse Regional Trail and the Diablo Road Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Danville, CA are Museum of the San Ramon Valley, Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, and Las Trampas Regional Wilderness Park. 

ZIP code: 94526. Population: 43,240 (2021). Area code: 925. Area: 18.0 square miles (47 km2). Elevation: 358 ft (109 m).

FAQs

Is Danville, CA an expensive place to live?

Danville, California's cost of living is 95% higher than the national average. Danville's housing expenses are 233% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 30% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 34% higher than the national average.

Is Danville, CA a nice place to live?

Danville is in Contra Costa County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Danville offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Danville, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Residents of Danville tend to have moderate political views. 

What is the crime rate in Danville, CA?

Danville has an overall crime rate of 8 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Danville is 1 in 119. Danville's crime rate is lower than approximately 84% of California communities.

Sources

Wikipedia

Town of Danville

Danville’s Recreation and Community Services Department

Fitness 19

Orangetheory 

CrossFit

Iron Horse Regional Trail 

Diablo Road Trail

Museum of the San Ramon Valley

Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site

Las Trampas Regional Wilderness Park

Payscale

Niche

Neighborhoodscout

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