The Town FilesDavidson, North Carolina
Town in Mecklenburg County · population 15,106 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $687,700
- Household income
- $166,556
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 41.9
Davidson is a town of 15,106 people in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $687,700, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks better for young professionals than 99% of North Carolina towns, better transit than 99% of North Carolina towns, more upscale than 98% of North Carolina towns.
How Davidson ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Davidson is worth $687,700, above the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $166,556, which is more affordable than 41% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $1,652 a month. 80.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Davidson | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $687,700 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $1,652 | $969 |
| Median household income | $166,556 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 80.0% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 2005 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.8% | — |
Who lives in Davidson
| People | Davidson | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.7% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 20.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 75.8% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.0% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 4.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.8% | — |
| Work from home | 30.7% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 24.2 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.8% | 89.5% |
Weather in Davidson
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 28.9°F. About 47.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.7 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 61 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 74 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Davidson since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on August 7, 2023 about 8.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 3, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 65 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 11, 2008.
Severe weather in Mecklenburg County since 1996
Mecklenburg County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 28, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4827: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County had 788,436 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $88,111 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Davidson itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Davidson
2 public schools with 2,757 students, about 17.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community School of Davidson (charter) | K-12 | 1,572 | 18.5 |
| Davidson K-8 School | K-8 | 1,185 | 15.8 |
Towns near Davidson
- Cornelius, NC3.4 mi · 31,412 people · home $559,400
- Huntersville, NC5.7 mi · 61,376 people · home $472,900
- Mooresville, NC7.2 mi · 50,193 people · home $390,900
- Lake Norman of Iredell, NC7.6 mi · 11,395 people · home $887,400
- Westport, NC8.8 mi · 5,705 people · home $580,000
- Enochville, NC9.0 mi · 2,893 people · home $265,700
- Kannapolis, NC9.8 mi · 53,114 people · home $276,400
- Lowesville, NC11.1 mi · 3,281 people · home $406,500
Davidson questions
Is Davidson, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Davidson scores better for retirees than 79% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 14%. 15.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.9).
How much does a house cost in Davidson?
The median owner-occupied home in Davidson is valued at $687,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $166,556, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,652 a month.
What is the weather like in Davidson?
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 28.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.9 inches of precipitation a year and 3.7 inches of snow.
Does Davidson get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Davidson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on August 7, 2023. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)