Davis, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Carteret County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
290 Population 133/sq mi density
$71,083 Median Income $31,922 per capita
$180,100 Home Value $230,947 Zillow
64°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$71,083 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,100 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Davis, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,083
5% below
$31,922 per capita
Home Value
$180,100
36% below
Zillow: $230,947
Bachelor's Degree+
25.7%
24% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.2%
239% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.4%
1% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

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)

Income
95%
Home Value
64%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
339%
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 $71,083 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,922. The unemployment rate stands at 12.2% (239% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,721 business establishments, including 264 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Davis is $180,100 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,947. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Education

25.7% of adults in Davis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Davis has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population290
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density133/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$71,083
Per Capita$31,922
Unemployment12.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,739M
Avg Weekly Wage$879

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,100
Rent
Ownership93.9%
Zillow$230,947
Housing Units155
Rent Burden32.4%

Health

Obesity32.4%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death10,599/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain55.7 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation2 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute29 min
Broadband95.4%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Davis was built in 1956.
28.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
There are 264 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.