The Town FilesDavidsville, Pennsylvania
Community in Somerset County · population 1,145 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $215,200
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 79°
- Snow a year
- 65 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 55.5
Davidsville is a community of 1,145 people in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $215,200, close to the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for families than 92% of Pennsylvania towns, better for retirees than 91% of Pennsylvania towns, quieter than 76% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Davidsville ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Davidsville is worth $215,200, close to the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Median rent is $822 a month. 88.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Davidsville | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $215,200 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | $822 | $996 |
| Median household income | — | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | —× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 88.6% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Davidsville
| People | Davidsville | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.5 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 38.6% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 18.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.1% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 10.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 12.7 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.9% | 89.0% |
Weather in Davidsville
July highs average 78.6°F and January lows 19.2°F. About 41.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 64.6 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 127 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Davidsville since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 18, 2026 about 6.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 15 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 17, 1960.
Severe weather in Somerset County since 1996
Somerset County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| January 10, 2013 | Hurricane | DR-4099: Hurricane Sandy |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Somerset County
Somerset County had 23,303 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,925 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Davidsville itself the ACS puts it at 18.2%.
Public schools in Davidsville
1 public school with 500 students, about 13.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conemaugh Twp Area MS/SHS | 6-12 | 500 | 13.9 |
Towns near Davidsville
- Conemaugh, PA1.8 mi · 6,760 people · home $166,100
- Jerome, PA2.8 mi · 942 people · home $180,800
- Ferndale, PA3.9 mi · 1,547 people · home $83,300
- Belmont, PA4.2 mi · 2,771 people · home $144,900
- Elim, PA4.3 mi · 3,364 people · home $113,000
- Paint, PA4.5 mi · 906 people · home $93,800
- Lorain, PA4.7 mi · 589 people · home $61,500
- Scalp Level, PA4.9 mi · 744 people · home $86,700
Davidsville questions
Is Davidsville, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Davidsville scores better for retirees than 91% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 76%. 38.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 55.5).
How much does a house cost in Davidsville?
The median owner-occupied home in Davidsville is valued at $215,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of —. Median rent is $822 a month.
What is the weather like in Davidsville?
July highs average 78.6°F and January lows 19.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.3 inches of precipitation a year and 64.6 inches of snow.
Does Davidsville get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Davidsville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 18, 2026. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- 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)