Davison, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Genesee County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,082 Population 2,554/sq mi density
$50,450 Median Income $30,466 per capita
$166,100 Home Value $260,312 Zillow
$858 Median Rent 32.2% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
219 Violent Crime/100K 894 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$50,450 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$166,100 home value, $858/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
219 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Davison, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,450
33% below
$30,466 per capita
Home Value
$166,100
41% below
Zillow: $260,312
Median Rent
$858/mo
26% below
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
219/100K
42% below
894/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
24% below
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.2%
183% above
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

How Davison Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Davison's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
67%
Home Value
59%
Rent
74%
Poverty
105%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
283%
Crime
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Davison a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Davison residents earn a median household income of $50,450 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,466. The unemployment rate stands at 10.2% (183% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,296 business establishments, including 723 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Davison is $166,100 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $260,312. Median rent is $858/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Safety & Crime

Davison reports 219 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 894/100K.

Education

25.5% of adults in Davison hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Davison has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population5,082
Median Age43.3 yrs
Density2,554/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$50,450
Per Capita$30,466
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$20,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,073

Housing

A+
Home Value$166,100
Rent$858
Ownership47.9%
Zillow$260,312
Housing Units2,589
Rent Burden32.2%

Crime

F
Violent219/100K
Property894/100K

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,112/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain34.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation785 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute28 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries20

Did You Know?

The median home in Davison was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Bishop International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 723 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.