Davie County, North Carolina
Among the top 9% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 50% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 50% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 10% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 42% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 91% of US counties
- top 7% for broadband access
- bottom 6% for violent crime
Davie County is a county in North Carolina with about 43,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include broadband access, airport distance, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on school quality and violent crime.
Official websitedaviecountync.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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62%52%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.5 in3.6 in
muggy 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$69k72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 37% of US counties
Home Value$219k73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$838better than 46% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 37% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.70%better than 64% of US counties
Income Tax4.50%better than 62% of US counties
Sales Tax7.00%better than 61% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.02%better than 60% of US counties
Unemployment4.6%better than 53% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)40°F66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation47.3 in63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall4.5 inbetter than 64% of US counties
Sunny Days211 daysbetter than 24% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 40% of US counties
Comfortable Days86 daysbetter than 68% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk41.7better than 57% of US counties
School Quality35.3better than 8% of US counties
Violent Crime2044/100kbetter than 6% of US counties
Property Crime1594/100kbetter than 23% of US counties
Community
Population43,03065th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age45.279th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2648th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9518th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4659th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)83.3%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)4.1%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)7.3%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.8%59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.5%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time27 minbetter than 31% of US counties
Walkability5.4/20better than 30% of US counties
Airport Distance52 mibetter than 78% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access91.2%better than 93% of US counties
Amenities Nearby7.44better than 78% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 54% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Davie County an affordable place to live?
- Davie County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 37% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Davie County?
- The median home value in Davie County is $219k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Davie County?
- Median household income in Davie County is $69k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Davie County?
- Median gross rent in Davie County is $838 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Davie County safe?
- Davie County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2044/100k (better than 6%). Property crime is 1594/100k.
- What is the weather like in Davie County?
- Davie County averages 79°F in July and 40°F in January, with 47.3 in of annual precipitation and about 211 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Davie County?
- Public-school quality in Davie County is below average, scoring better than 8% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Davie County?
- The average one-way commute in Davie County is 27 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)