Davis, WV

Full City Profile · West Virginia · Tucker County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
796 Population 396/sq mi density
$46,488 Median Income $31,008 per capita
$122,300 Home Value $335,498 Zillow
$528 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$46,488 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,300 home value, $528/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Davis, WV

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,488
38% below
$31,008 per capita
Home Value
$122,300
57% below
Zillow: $335,498
Median Rent
$528/mo
55% below
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
50% below
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
20% above
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°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
62%
Home Value
43%
Rent
45%
Poverty
92%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Davis a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 $46,488 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,008. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 282 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Davis is $122,300 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,498. Median rent is $528/month, with 19.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Education

17.0% of adults in Davis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Davis has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Data Overview

People

Population796
Median Age49.6 yrs
Density396/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,488
Per Capita$31,008
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$406M
Avg Weekly Wage$873

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,300
Rent$528
Ownership78.7%
Zillow$335,498
Housing Units435
Rent Burden19.0%

Health

Obesity38.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,840/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain63.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation3,112 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Davis was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Greater Cumberland Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.