Living in Davis, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Davis · Census data 2020–2024
Davis has 535 residents with a median age of 47.1. The median household income is $62,050 (26% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $142,700, the median rent is $919/month.
Davis is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Davis at a glance
- Population
- 535
- Median age
- 47.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $62,050State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $142,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $919/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 83.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.8%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Davis a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Davis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Davis the median home value is $142,700, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $919 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,139 a month in housing costs.
Davis median household income
The median household income in Davis is $62,050 and the income per person is $39,696. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Davis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 276
- Owner-occupied
- 83.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.5%
- Vacant
- 3.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.00
Davis demographics
- Population
- 535
- Median age
- 47.1
- Under 18
- 19.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 267
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Davis ›
Education in Davis
19.8% of adults 25 and older in Davis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Davis
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 18.4%
- Drive alone
- 74.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Davis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis | 535 | $62,050 | $142,700 | $919 |
| Lake Summerset | 2,364 | $108,355 | $237,300 | $1,318 |
| Rock City | 441 | $68,125 | $122,700 | $842 |
| Durand | 1,592 | $65,688 | $135,500 | $796 |
| Dakota | 645 | $55,815 | $115,600 | $656 |
| Pecatonica | 2,024 | $73,162 | $143,900 | $1,038 |
| Ridott | 130 | $71,875 | $126,000 | $850 |
| Westlake Village | 1,414 | $116,563 | $239,200 | — |
| Cedarville | 690 | $67,569 | $125,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Davis, IL?
The median household income in Davis is $62,050, 26% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Davis?
The median home value in Davis is $142,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Davis?
The median gross rent in Davis is $919 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is Davis, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Davis?
The median age in Davis is 47.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Davis?
The average commute to work in Davis is 33 minutes; 18.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Davis?
The unemployment rate in Davis is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Davis?
19.8% of adults in Davis have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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