Here's what it costs to live in Davis, California, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,187 per month, while the typical home is valued around $866,100. Households earn a median of $90,045 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$90,045
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$2,187
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$866,100
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
66,978
Latest estimate
Median Age
26.4 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,764
Per month
Avg Home Value
$716,575
Census ACS
January Avg
48°F
July Avg
76°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
32.4
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
97.0%
What is the cost of living index for Davis?
The cost of living index for Davis is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Davis?
The median gross rent in Davis is $2,187 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Davis?
The median household income in Davis is $90,045 per year.
What is the median home value in Davis?
The median home value in Davis is $866,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Davis?
Air quality data for Davis is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Davis?
Tax data for California is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
