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About Danville
Danville is a Tri-Valley town of about 44,000 in the San Ramon Valley, known for its charming Hartz Avenue downtown and proximity to Mount Diablo State Park. The Museum of the San Ramon Valley and the Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (Tao House) anchor its cultural offerings.
Home prices in Danville
The median listing price in Danville is $1,988,944.
Top places in Danville
- Downtown Danville — Hartz Avenue shops and restaurants, and the Clock Tower square (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Museum of the San Ramon Valley — local history museum in the 1891 depot.
- Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (Tao House) — the playwright's Danville home.
- Mount Diablo State Park — summit views and trails (adjacent).
- Iron Horse Regional Trail — rail-trail for biking and walking through town.
- The Village Theatre and Art Gallery.
Commuting from Danville
- BART: no station in town; nearest is Dublin/Pleasanton (Blue Line) — roughly 50–60 minutes total to downtown San Francisco including the drive to BART (per BART trip planner ranges).
- County Connection buses to BART.
- Approximate drive to downtown San Francisco via I-680/I-24 and the Bay Bridge: ~50–80 minutes (heavily traffic-dependent).
Schools in Danville
Public schools: San Ramon Valley Unified School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Danville FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Danville, CA?
The median listing price in Danville is $1,988,944. Median listing price (September 2026 research snapshot) - How is the commute from Danville, CA?
BART: no station in town; nearest is Dublin/Pleasanton (Blue Line) — roughly 50–60 minutes total to downtown San Francisco including the drive to BART (per BART trip planner ranges). - Which school district serves Danville, CA?
Danville is served by San Ramon Valley Unified School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.