What are the schools like in Daviston, AL?

School district data for Daviston is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Daviston?

The median household income in Daviston, AL is $63,438 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Daviston, AL?

Daviston has an average high temperature of 55.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.6 inches.

Daviston, AL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Daviston, AL?

Daviston has a violent crime rate of 493.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1630.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Daviston, AL a Good Place to Live?

Daviston is a small town of 245 in Alabama, with a median household income of $63,438 .

Strengths: Daviston stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Daviston is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Daviston city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Daviston metro area.

Metric	Daviston, AL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$131,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$63,438	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Daviston's violent crime rate is 493.0 per 100,000 residents — 30% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

493.0 /100k

Property Crime

1630.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Daviston, AL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Daviston sees average highs of 55.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July, with 57.9 inches of annual precipitation and 1.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Daviston, AL
Average High — January	55.7°F
Average High — July	90.0°F
Annual Precipitation	57.9"
Annual Snowfall	1.6"

Demographics

Metric	Daviston, AL	National Avg
Population	245	—
Median Age	38.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	35.5%	22.2%
65 and over	11.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wadley, AL 6 mi Abanda, AL 7 mi Goldville, AL 9 mi New Site, AL 9 mi Penton, AL 10 mi

Daviston vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daviston, AL affordable or expensive?

Daviston has a median home value of $131,300 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $63,438.

What is the crime rate in Daviston, AL?

Daviston's violent crime rate is 493.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1630.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Daviston?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Daviston, AL a good place to live?

Daviston, AL has a population of 245, a median household income of $63,438, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Daviston?

Daviston averages 55.7°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.9 inches with about 1.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Daviston?

The population of Daviston, Alabama is 245 with a median age of 38.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Daviston?

Key numbers for living in Daviston: median home $131,300, median household income $63,438, crime index 109 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Daviston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.