At a Glance
Median Income
$66,000
$31,570 per capita
Home Value
$137,500
Zillow: $119,969
Violent Crime
1,290/100K
3,367/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.0%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Daviston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Daviston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Daviston a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Daviston residents earn a median household income of $66,000 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,570. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 470 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Daviston is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,969. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Daviston reports 1,290 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 240% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,367/100K.
Education
27.0% of adults in Daviston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Daviston has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population199
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density22/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,000
Per Capita$31,570
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.6%
County GDP$690M
Avg Weekly Wage$830
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,500
Rent
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$119,969
Housing Units88
Rent Burden32.3%
Crime
F
Violent1,290/100K
Property3,367/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,834/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain59.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation726 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.0%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+15.3%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute30 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Daviston was founded in 1887.
The median home in Daviston was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Auburn University Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.