Living in Davy, West Virginia

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Davy · Census data 2020–2024

Davy has 186 residents with a median age of 40.9. The median household income is $32,500 (45% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $30,800.

Davy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Davy at a glance

Population
186
Median age
40.9State: 42.7
Median household income
$32,500State: $59,608
Median home value
$30,800State: $162,600
Homeowners
92.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
2.3%
Average commute
34 min

Is Davy a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 81% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 34 minutes.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Davy

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Davy the median home value is $30,800, 91% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Davy$30,800
West Virginia$162,600
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

West Virginia$872
United States$1,413

Davy median household income

The median household income in Davy is $32,500 and the income per person is $16,351. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).

Median household income

Davy$32,500
West Virginia$59,608
United States$80,734

Housing in Davy: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
110
Owner-occupied
92.4%
Renter-occupied
7.6%
Vacant
40%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1958
Average household size
2.82

40% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Davy has many vacation and second homes.

Davy demographics

Population
186
Median age
40.9
Under 18
25.3%
65 and older
18.8%
Households
66
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
3.6%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Davy ›

Education in Davy

2.3% of adults 25 and older in Davy have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Davy2.3%
West Virginia24.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Davy

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.4%
Average commute
34 minState: 27 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
82.4%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
77.3%

Davy vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Davy186$32,500$30,800—
Welch3,507$32,969$57,300$441
Iaeger253$36,591$57,500—
Pineville468$56,528$119,300—
Gary861$41,603$50,900—
War628$29,500$32,600$703
Bradshaw327$22,116$54,600$587

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Living in Davy: FAQ

What is the median household income in Davy, WV?

The median household income in Davy is $32,500, 45% 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 Davy?

The median home value in Davy is $30,800, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.

Is Davy, WV a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 81% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the West Virginia median; an average commute of 34 minutes.

What is the median age in Davy?

The median age in Davy is 40.9 years (West Virginia: 42.7).

How long is the commute in Davy?

The average commute to work in Davy is 34 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Davy?

The unemployment rate in Davy is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Davy?

2.3% of adults in Davy 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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