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Dansville, NY
Village in Livingston County, New York.
Population
4,653
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,784
ZIP codes
0
Dansville and its ZIP codes
Dansville at a glance
- Dansville is about 4.2 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,329 a year, 33% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $118,600 (72% below New York) and median rent is $906 a month.
Local data for Dansville, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dansville, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,329
Poverty rate
6.7%
Median home value
$118,600
Median rent
$906/mo
Homeownership
72.0%
Bachelor's or higher
19.6%
Median age
45.2
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,057), Irish Americans (847), Italian Americans (308).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Livingston County. PPP loans are for Dansville.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,253
19,851 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,589
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$431M
FY 2026, $6,965 per person
How people get to work
Dansville, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.7%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle2.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dansville, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
455
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
204
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 18°F
29.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dansville, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near Dansville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CumminsvilleCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.1 |
| WoodsvilleCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.3 |
| ByersvilleCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.5 |
| WaylandVillage | 5.5 mi | 1.1 |
| ScottsburgCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.2 |
| SpringwaterCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 1.3 |
| Groveland StationCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.6 |
| KysorvilleCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.8 |
| Websters CrossingCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.1 |
| CanaseragaVillage | 8.4 mi | 1.1 |
| TuscaroraCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.1 |
| CohoctonVillage | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| ConesusCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| ArkportVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| NundaVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| DaltonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dansville, NY in?
- Dansville is in Livingston County, New York.
- What is the population of Dansville, NY?
- About 4,653 people live in Dansville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dansville?
- Nearby places include Cumminsville (1.1 mi), Woodsville (2 mi), Byersville (4.9 mi), Wayland (5.5 mi), Scottsburg (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023