At a Glance
Median Income
$34,583
$25,665 per capita
Home Value
$42,000
Zillow: $47,134
Median Rent
$563/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
60.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
20.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.5%
15.8% smoking rate
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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Davidson residents earn a median household income of $34,583 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,665. The unemployment rate stands at 7.9% (119% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 335 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Davidson is $42,000 , 85% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $47,134. Median rent is $563/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
7.4% of adults in Davidson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
60.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Davidson has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population159
Median Age59.3 yrs
Density331/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.2%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$34,583
Per Capita$25,665
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty20.5%
County GDP$1,005M
Avg Weekly Wage$907
Housing
A+
Home Value$42,000
Rent$563
Ownership78.7%
Zillow$47,134
Housing Units155
Rent Burden30.5%
Health
Obesity42.5%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death13,359/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain27.9 in/yr
Elevation1,169 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+60.0%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute30 min
Broadband52.8%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Davidson was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Frederick Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
49.7% of the population has a disability.
13.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.