Living in Davis, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Davis · Census data 2020–2024
Davis has 663 residents with a median age of 55.8. The median household income is $47,446 (20% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $177,100, the median rent is $550/month.
Davis is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Davis at a glance
- Population
- 663
- Median age
- 55.8State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $47,446State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $177,100State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $550/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 80.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.4%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Davis a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the West Virginia median; home values 9% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 22.9%.
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 $177,100, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $550 per month, which is 42.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,161 a month in housing costs.
Davis median household income
The median household income in Davis is $47,446 and the income per person is $37,179. 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Davis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 426
- Owner-occupied
- 80.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.6%
- Vacant
- 23.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.03
Davis demographics
- Population
- 663
- Median age
- 55.8
- Under 18
- 11.6%
- 65 and older
- 24.3%
- Households
- 327
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Davis ›
Education in Davis
21.4% of adults 25 and older in Davis have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 9.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Davis
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Drive alone
- 89.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
Davis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis | 663 | $47,446 | $177,100 | $550 |
| Thomas | 599 | $56,042 | $157,400 | $792 |
| Hendricks | 375 | $58,333 | $133,000 | $688 |
| Hambleton | 203 | $48,750 | $113,500 | — |
| Bayard | 299 | $33,462 | $73,200 | $690 |
| Parsons | 1,448 | $40,547 | $96,300 | $650 |
| St. George | 142 | $87,813 | — | — |
| Aurora | 284 | $55,444 | — | — |
| Loch Lynn Heights | 480 | $48,958 | $129,800 | $881 |
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What is the median household income in Davis, WV?
The median household income in Davis is $47,446, 20% lower than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (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 $177,100, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Davis?
The median gross rent in Davis is $550 per month, about 42.7% of household income.
Is Davis, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the West Virginia median; home values 9% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 22.9%.
What is the median age in Davis?
The median age in Davis is 55.8 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Davis?
The average commute to work in Davis is 24 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Davis?
The unemployment rate in Davis is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Davis?
21.4% 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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