Davidson is located in Iredell and Mecklenburg Counties near the state's Southern border shared with South Carolina.
Davidson, North Carolina has always been a special place for those who live, work and come to visit. Davidson is small and friendly, intellectually and culturally intriguing. It is a safe and happy place to raise a family or relax and retire. Davidson is a great place to start a business, large or small, in the heart of a growing and influential metropolitan region. It has small-town character but is near lakefront recreation and large-city amenities. The Town of Davidson officially came into being in 1891. Previously, it was incorporated as the Town of Davidson College in 1879, and before it was simply referred to as Davidson College. The college, the town's principal employer, continues to have a strong influence in the community. It is recognized as one of the leading four-year liberal arts institutions in the country.
Home to world-famous Davidson College, the town of Davidson, North Carolina has plenty to offer tourists. From its classic small town Soda Shop, to its ultra-intellectual mountaineering-themed Summit Coffee, it's the ideal place to relax and have great conversation with the locals. Its quaint Main Street also has plenty of shopping for everything from gnomes to horse tack. Looking for something to do after hours? Davidson College regularly offers concerts, plays, and other performances in its Duke Family Performance Hall.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $317,000
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 8,760. Davidson covers 4.9 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 750 feet above sea level.
Climate
Davidson, NC climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 90.30 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 27.90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 24 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Davidson is 44.21 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is March with an average rainfall of 4.50 Inches.
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