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Davidsville, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Davidsville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 970. Residents earn $56,795 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
970 Population 420/sq mi density
$56,795 Median Income $40,844 per capita
$205,100 Home Value $192,028 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$56,795 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$205,100 home value
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,795
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $205,100
27% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 31.7%
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 8.2%
128% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.9%
44% lower than US avg

How Davidsville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population970
Median Age57.0 yrs
Density420/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$56,795
Per Capita$40,844
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$6,208M
Commute13 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$205,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$192,028
Housing Units469
Rent Burden27.8%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,805 ft (550 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.7%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute13 min
Broadband96.5%
Libraries14

Is Davidsville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Davidsville receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Davidsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Davidsville is $56,795, 24% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.2%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Davidsville is $205,100, 27% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Davidsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Davidsville has a population of 970 with a density of 420 people per square mile. The median age is 57.0 years, 47% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.7%).

Population

970
Total Population
420
People / sq mi
57.0yrs
Median Age
47% above US avg
2.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Davidsville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.5%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.5%
59% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Davidsville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Davidsville is $56,795, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes.

Income: Davidsville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,795
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,844
Avg Weekly Wage$958
IRS Avg AGI$60,334

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment8.2%
128% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.9%
44% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,304
County GDP$6,208M

Business (County)

Restaurants299
Healthcare471
Retail469
Manufacturing107

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.27%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time12.8 min
Drive Alone93.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Davidsville is $205,100, 27% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $192,028.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$205,100
27% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$192,028
Median List Price$189,950

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$189,950
$/Sq Ft$103
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio88.5%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied96.3%
Housing Units469
Median Year Built1960

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,651
33% above US avg
Effective Rate2.27%
Davidsville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.3 inches
9% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,805 ft (550 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density420/sq mi
Coordinates40.2348°N, 78.9356°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42021
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.7-point margin. 96.5% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.5%
D 29.8%

Winner: Republican by 39.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+31.7%
6% below US avg
High School+98.1%
Graduate Degree+4.3%
School Test Score5.95
B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density420/sq mi
Total Area2.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access96.5%
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities471
Restaurants299
Retail Stores469

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute12.8 min
Drive Alone93.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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