Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
23%
Davison
Davison, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$876
Population
4,802
Renter Mix
48% Rent
A strong sense of community welcomes you to Davison.
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Small Town
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Suburban
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Tucked just east of Flint along the I-69 corridor, Davison carries the quiet confidence of a small Michigan city that knows exactly what it is. Mature trees line residential streets, local parks offer breathing room, and a commercial stretch along State Road keeps everyday errands close to home. The Davison Country Club draws golfers throughout the warmer months, and the compact downtown area gives the city a walkable core that larger suburbs often lack.
Renters here will find a mix of apartment communities and townhome-style rentals spread across the city's two-square-mile footprint. Options range from cozy studios to spacious three-bedroom layouts, making it a practical landing spot for a wide range of renters. The rental market remains notably more accessible than Michigan's larger metro areas.
Davison traces its roots to the early 1830s, when Judge Norman Davison of Lapeer County lent his name to the growing settlement. That history gives the city a grounded identity reinforced by community events and local pride. Quick interstate access puts Flint's dining, arts, and employment centers within easy reach, so residents enjoy small-town calm without sacrificing the conveniences of a larger metro just down the road.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$51,406
Average: $60,683
Education
1,023
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,198
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Davison has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
48%
Non-Renters
52%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Davison, MI is $755 for a studio, $877 for one bedroom, $1,129 for two bedrooms, and $1,551 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Davison has increased by 6.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$877/month
642 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Davison, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
260 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
569 Students
Public
Grades K-5
516 Students
Public
Grades K-5
375 Students
Public
Grades K-5
790 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
880 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,694 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.