At a Glance
Median Income
$152,969
$80,538 per capita
Home Value
$626,000
Zillow: $649,246
Median Rent
$1,636/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
61/100K
917/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
75.6%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.7%
8.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Davidson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Davidson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Davidson a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Davidson residents earn a median household income of $152,969 , which is 104% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $80,538. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 53,030 business establishments, including 3,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Davidson is $626,000 , 122% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $649,246. Median rent is $1,636/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Davidson reports 61 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 917/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
75.6% of adults in Davidson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(124% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Davidson has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population14,852
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density2,285/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$152,969
Per Capita$80,538
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$186,114M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694
Housing
A
Home Value$626,000
Rent$1,636
Ownership79.0%
Zillow$649,246
Housing Units6,069
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent61/100K
Property917/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault38/100K
Burglary129/100K
Health
Obesity24.7%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,929/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation726 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+75.6%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+33.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 33% / D 66%
Commute23 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed228 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Davidson was founded in 1837.
The median home in Davidson was built in 2002.
27.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Concord-Padgett Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 228 Mbps.
There are 3,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 102 fatal vehicle crashes.
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