At a Glance
Median Income
$64,107
$36,338 per capita
Home Value
$150,000
Zillow: $272,966
Median Rent
$918/mo
24.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
13.8% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Davis residents earn a median household income of $64,107 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,338. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,019 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Davis is $150,000 , 47% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,966. Median rent is $918/month, with 24.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
15.5% of adults in Davis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Davis has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population425
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density1,037/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,107
Per Capita$36,338
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$2,485M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076
Housing
A+
Home Value$150,000
Rent$918
Ownership80.8%
Zillow$272,966
Housing Units205
Rent Burden24.1%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,373/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain38.9 in/yr
Elevation880 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Davis was built in 1958.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.