Historic Main Street with its many shops and restaurants is the heart of Davison.
Abernathy regional park in Davison is home to outdoor sports with four baseball fields.
Lake Callis Recreation Complex in Davison offers a splash pad and lake with swimming beach.
Lake Callis in Davison offers a fun filled day outdoors with the family.
There is a wide array of architectural styles found in Davison.

Davison, MI

Area Guide

Avg Rent

$863

Population

4,802

Renter Mix

48% Rent

A strong sense of community welcomes you to Davison.

Family-Friendly Community Parks

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.

Explore the City

Lake Callis Recreation Complex in Davison offers a splash pad and lake with swimming beach.

Lake Callis in Davison offers a fun filled day outdoors with the family.

There is a wide array of architectural styles found in Davison.

Residents of Davison enjoy a quiet neighborhood.

Newer homes are springing up all around Davison.

Davison residents have convenient access to Interstate 69.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$51,406

Average: $60,683

Education

1,023

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

2,198

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

42 Years

Largest Age Group

30-39 Years

Approximately 13% of Residents

Under 20

22%

Over 65

23%

Housing Distribution

Davison has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
48%
Non-Renters
52%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%

Rent Trends

As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Davison, MI is $719 for a studio, $863 for one bedroom, $1,128 for two bedrooms, and $1,551 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Davison has increased by 5.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$863/month
642 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Fairly Walkable

Walkability

50 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Hill Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

272 Students

Central Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

569 Students

Gates Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

483 Students

Hahn Intermediate School

Public

Grades K-5

785 Students

Siple Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

381 Students

Davison Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

816 Students

Davison High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,625 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

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

Military Bases

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 June 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.