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Davison, MI Area Guide

A strong sense of community welcomes you to Davison.

Family-Friendly Community Parks Small Town Convenient Suburban

Davison, a suburb of Flint, was settled around 1831 when Norman Davison built a sawmill in the area. The city is home to about 5,000 residents, providing that small-town atmosphere while at the same time being close to I-69 for easy commutes to Flint. The open spaces, mature trees, and parks create a terrific community for Davison apartment renters. A commercial district along State Road provides a variety of shops, restaurants, and businesses, while the Davison Country Club is ideal for golfers.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Davison, MI is $771 for a studio, $865 for one bedroom, $1,113 for two bedrooms, and $1,558 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Davison has increased by 4.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$865/month
642 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Davison, MI is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

35 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

44 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Gates Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Central Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Siple Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Hahn Intermediate School

Public

Grades K-5

Davison Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Davison High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • For-Mar Nature Preserve and Arboretum
  • Longway Planetarium
  • Applewood
  • Genesee Belle Paddlewheel Riverboat
  • Huckleberry Railroad

Airports

  • Bishop International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.