At a Glance
Median Income
$87,421
$50,060 per capita
Home Value
$829,000
Zillow: $838,969
Median Rent
$2,043/mo
41.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
153/100K
3,139/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
75.1%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.2%
10.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Davis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Davis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Davis 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
Davis residents earn a median household income of $87,421 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,060. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,004 business establishments, including 452 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Davis is $829,000 , 194% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $838,969. Median rent is $2,043/month, with 41.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Davis reports 153 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,139/100K. The murder rate is 2.9/100K.
Education
75.1% of adults in Davis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(123% above the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Davis has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population66,801
Median Age27.2 yrs
Density6,700/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,421
Per Capita$50,060
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$20,507M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,474
Housing
F
Home Value$829,000
Rent$2,043
Ownership43.5%
Zillow$838,969
Housing Units27,427
Rent Burden41.6%
Crime
F
Violent153/100K
Property3,139/100K
Murder2.9/100K
Assault57/100K
Burglary393/100K
Health
Obesity26.2%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking10.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,728/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain19.2 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation36 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+75.1%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+43.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 30% / D 66%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations46
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Davis was founded in 1868.
The median home in Davis was built in 1983.
22.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 452 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.
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