Living in Davidson, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Davidson · Census data 2020–2024
Davidson has 565 residents with a median age of 50.4. The median household income is $53,929 (31% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $174,000, the median rent is $700/month.
Davidson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Davidson at a glance
- Population
- 565
- Median age
- 50.4State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $53,929State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $174,000State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $700/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 90.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Davidson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 15%; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Davidson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Davidson the median home value is $174,000, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $700 per month, which is 11.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,188 a month in housing costs.
Davidson median household income
The median household income in Davidson is $53,929 and the income per person is $31,175. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Davidson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 533
- Owner-occupied
- 90.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.8%
- Vacant
- 52%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.21
52% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Davidson has many vacation and second homes.
Davidson demographics
- Population
- 565
- Median age
- 50.4
- Under 18
- 9.7%
- 65 and older
- 25.3%
- Households
- 256
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Davidson ›
Education in Davidson
12.9% of adults 25 and older in Davidson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Davidson
- Unemployment rate
- 15%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 89.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.8%
Davidson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson | 565 | $53,929 | $174,000 | $700 |
| Jamison City | 260 | $82,083 | $203,600 | — |
| Sugarloaf | 1,193 | $67,857 | $223,000 | $994 |
| Laporte | 272 | $57,250 | $174,000 | $1,000 |
| Jackson | 655 | $62,500 | $226,400 | $930 |
| Jordan | 745 | $57,266 | $226,500 | $761 |
| Fairmount | 1,119 | $80,417 | $257,700 | $814 |
| Benton | 485 | $34,500 | $168,400 | $956 |
| Shrewsbury | 244 | $71,250 | $236,700 | $850 |
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What is the median household income in Davidson, PA?
The median household income in Davidson is $53,929, 31% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Davidson?
The median home value in Davidson is $174,000, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Davidson?
The median gross rent in Davidson is $700 per month, about 11.4% of household income.
Is Davidson, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 15%; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
What is the median age in Davidson?
The median age in Davidson is 50.4 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Davidson?
The average commute to work in Davidson is 24 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Davidson?
The unemployment rate in Davidson is 15% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Davidson?
12.9% of adults in Davidson 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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