Davis, NC

North Carolina

Davis is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 290. Residents earn $71,083 per year, which is 5% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
290 Population 133/sq mi density
$71,083 Median Income $31,922 per capita
$180,100 Home Value $220,134 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$71,083 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,100 home value
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $71,083
5% lower than US avg
Home Value $180,100
36% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.7%
24% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.4%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 9.4%
161% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population290
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density133/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 89%

Economy

B
Median Income$71,083
Per Capita$31,922
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,739M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$220,134

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity32.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression28.5%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain59.5 in/yr
Elevation2 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute29 min
Broadband98.0%
Libraries5

Is Davis a Good Place to Live?

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

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Davis is $71,083, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.4%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Davis is $180,100, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

25.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Davis enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Davis has a population of 290 with a density of 133 people per square mile. The median age is 47.2 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89%), with 7.9% Black.

Population

290
Total Population
133
People / sq mi
47.2yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
2.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Davis vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Davis vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Davis is $71,083, which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Davis vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$71,083
5% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,922
Avg Weekly Wage$879
IRS Avg AGI$87,892

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.4%
161% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,721
County GDP$3,739M

Business (County)

Restaurants264
Healthcare197
Retail365
Manufacturing56

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,947
13% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.19%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.9 min
Drive Alone65.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Davis is $180,100, 36% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $220,134.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,100
36% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$220,134

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$209
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio96.4%
Price Drops50.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,947
13% above US avg
Effective Rate2.19%
In Davis, 32.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 28.5% report depression. 18.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Davis vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.4%
1% above US avg
Diabetes7.6%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure29.1%
Asthma11.2%
COPD5.5%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity18.4%
Depression28.5%
Mental Distress18.4%
Physical Distress11.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate77.6%
Premature Death10,599/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.5/10
Exercise Access84.9%
Healthcare Facilities197

Crime Rates: Davis vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Safety Score

Davis has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 59.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.6°F
23% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall59.5 inches
56% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2 ft (1 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density133/sq mi
Coordinates34.7909°N, 76.4686°W
County FIPS37031
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 25.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43.1-point margin. 98.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.1%
D 28%

Winner: Republican by 43.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.7%
24% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.46
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density133/sq mi
Total Area2.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access98.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities197
Restaurants264
Retail Stores365

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)12

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.9 min
Drive Alone65.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home28.0%

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