Living in Davison, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Davison · Census data 2020–2024
Davison has 5,076 residents with a median age of 42.2. The median household income is $48,814 (33% lower than the Michigan median), the median home value is $181,200, the median rent is $891/month.
Davison at a glance
- Population
- 5,076
- Median age
- 42.2State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $48,814State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $181,200State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $891/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 47.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Davison a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 22% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 10.3%; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Davison
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Davison the median home value is $181,200, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $891 per month, which is 32.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,449 a month in housing costs.
Davison median household income
The median household income in Davison is $48,814 and the income per person is $31,622. 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Davison: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,481
- Owner-occupied
- 47.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.1%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.13
Davison demographics
- Population
- 5,076
- Median age
- 42.2
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 21.2%
- Households
- 2,377
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Davison ›
Education in Davison
24.1% of adults 25 and older in Davison have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 9.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Davison
- Unemployment rate
- 10.3%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 73.9%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 4.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.1%
Davison vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davison | 5,076 | $48,814 | $181,200 | $891 |
| Burton | 29,500 | $60,052 | $141,600 | $1,009 |
| Goodrich | 2,022 | $110,329 | $246,400 | $1,014 |
| Grand Blanc | 7,987 | $68,052 | $235,500 | $919 |
| Flint | 80,175 | $37,646 | $53,500 | $915 |
| Otisville | 988 | $57,500 | $112,000 | $758 |
| Lapeer | 9,082 | $52,716 | $178,400 | $1,002 |
| Columbiaville | 754 | $54,135 | $142,600 | $770 |
| Beecher | 8,412 | $37,515 | $51,500 | $906 |
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What is the median household income in Davison, MI?
The median household income in Davison is $48,814, 33% lower than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Davison?
The median home value in Davison is $181,200, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Davison?
The median gross rent in Davison is $891 per month, about 32.8% of household income.
Is Davison, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 22% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Michigan median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 10.3%; a poverty rate of 16.1%.
What is the median age in Davison?
The median age in Davison is 42.2 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Davison?
The average commute to work in Davison is 27 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Davison?
The unemployment rate in Davison is 10.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Davison?
24.1% of adults in Davison 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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