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Davidson.
About
Life in Davidson
This is a college town that's become a prosperous suburb, and that duality shapes daily life here in ways both obvious and subtle. The tradeoff is obvious—this isn't an affordable place to live, and the rental market ($1,636/month median) is similarly steep—but the job market is solid with unemployment at 3.9%, partly because you're just 21 miles from Charlotte's downtown job centers via I-77, making a 23-minute commute entirely reasonable for many residents. The North Carolina Piedmont summers are humid and hot, winters are mild, and you get all four seasons, though spring and fall are what keep people here year-round.
Davidson at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Foreign-Born
5.8%
Broadband Internet
96.8%
of households
Population Growth
+10.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.8% foreign-born, most often from United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland
Who lives in Davidson: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Davidson, the largest foreign-born group is from United Kingdom, excluding England and Scotland (15.6%), and 2.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.1%
of residents
65 and Older
15.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.8%
of households
Married Couples
60.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.48
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 35% above NC average
Rent, home values, and income in Davidson
In Davidson, rent runs 35% above the NC average, and home values are 138% above the NC average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,668
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
80.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2005
median year built
Vacant Homes
11.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $649,731 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NC
Unemployment in Davidson and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Mecklenburg County, which includes Davidson, is close to the NC average.
Unemployment rate
Davidson: Mecklenburg County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Mecklenburg County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Davidson is about 1% of Mecklenburg County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Davidson Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area
Commute24.2 min avg
How Davidson residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Davidson, most residents drive alone to work (55%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 mi
Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA)
Regional airport · few flights196k passengers boarded in 2025
- 20 mi
Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)
Major hub25.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 93% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Davidson runs 93% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
24
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
282.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Davidson Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Mecklenburg County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Mecklenburg County, which includes Davidson, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.1M |
| 2024 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $28.4M |
| 2023 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $550,000 |
| 2022 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $180,000 |
| 2021 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3,000 |
| 2020 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.5M |
| 2019 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $72,500 |
| 2018 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $52,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Mecklenburg County, county-wide
Davidson is about 1% of Mecklenburg County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality51 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Mecklenburg County, which includes Davidson, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
51
Good Days
176
per year
Moderate Days
189
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Mecklenburg County, county-wide
Davidson is about 1% of Mecklenburg County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate90°F summers, 31°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Davidson has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and cold winters (avg low 31°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
74°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
55°/31°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.5"
Annual Snowfall
3.3"
Hot Days/Year
61
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
74
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
109
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53°F | 29°F | 3.68" |
| Feb | 57°F | 31°F | 3.12" |
| Mar | 65°F | 38°F | 4.10" |
| Apr | 74°F | 47°F | 4.03" |
| May | 81°F | 56°F | 3.71" |
| Jun | 88°F | 65°F | 4.67" |
| Jul | 92°F | 69°F | 5.31" |
| Aug | 90°F | 67°F | 4.53" |
| Sep | 84°F | 61°F | 4.24" |
| Oct | 74°F | 48°F | 3.49" |
| Nov | 64°F | 37°F | 3.48" |
| Dec | 56°F | 32°F | 3.51" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Davidson
Uninsured
3.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Davidson's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Duke Health Lake Norman Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Mooresville
Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.7 mi away · Huntersville
Carolinas Medical Center-northeast
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.9 mi away · Concord
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Davidson
Davidson's student/teacher ratio is 17.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 75.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
75.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Davidson
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,867 students · in-state tuition $69,315 · 91% graduate · median earnings $89,297 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
13.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 24,453 students · in-state tuition $7,317 · 69% graduate · median earnings $63,486 (10 yrs after entry)
Universal Technical Institute-Mooresville
8.6 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,345 students · 62% graduate · median earnings $62,466 (10 yrs after entry)
Cabarrus College of Health Sciences
12.9 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 712 students · in-state tuition $17,030 · 72% graduate · median earnings $62,982 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail, 39 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Davidson
Davidson has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail (39 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
39 mi awayKings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park
40 mi awayCowpens National Battlefield
National Battlefield
61 mi awayGuilford Courthouse National Military Park
National Military Park
71 mi awayCarl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
93 mi awayBlue Ridge Parkway
Parkway
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in Davidson
Davidson Branch Library
119 S Main St, Davidson
Cities Near Davidson
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Davidson FAQ
Is Davidson, North Carolina affordable?⌄
Davidson's median rent is $1,652/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $166,556/year. Median home value is $687,700.
Is Davidson, North Carolina safe?⌄
Davidson's violent crime rate was 24 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 282 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Davidson, North Carolina?⌄
Mecklenburg County, which includes Davidson, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Davidson, North Carolina?⌄
The cost of living in Davidson is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,652/month and median household income is $166,556/year. The median home value is $687,700. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Davidson, North Carolina?⌄
The average commute in Davidson is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from