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Davidson Area Facts

  • Davidson has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Davidson crime rates are 84% lower than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Davidson is 41% higher than the North Carolina average
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Davidson Is A Beautiful Town Outside Of Charlotte User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Davidson, NC is a beautiful city that rests against Lake Norman. It's along Highway 77 and has a lot of amazing places to eat and shop.

A lot of the cities I choose for working remotely need to have decent internet and a stable telephone system. Aside from that, I try to get a
...Read More vacation home or short-term rental in areas that are just outside of big cities while getting a bit of suburban and rural exploration done.

Living in Davidson will give you access to Charlotte, Gastonia, Concord, Salisbury, and Hickory without too much trouble Chatlotte, NC is just under half an hour away by car, and Highway 77 is a fairly easy route into the city with plenty of alternatives if there's a traffic jam.

The best areas in Davidson, NC would be Lake Norman lakeside. All of the best stores and restaurants in the town are near the lake, and you can get access to Highway 77 and 21 without much fuss.

Away from the lake itself, there are a few other great eateries along Main Street. Plenty of options! Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Davidson? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Caldwell Green Tot Lot
      Forest Park Playground
      South Lawn Park
      River Run Athletic Park
      Faulkner Square Park
      North Lawn Park
      Plum Creek Park
      The Preserve Dog Park

      Entertainment

      Richardson Stadium
      Duke Family Performance Hall
      Tyler-Tallman Hall
      Wooden Stone
      Our Town Cinemas Cafe & Taphouse
      Cain Center For The Arts
      Splash Pad
      Regal Cinemas

      Food & Drink

      Davis Café
      Ben & Jerry's
      Whit's
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Barley Market
      Ass Clown Brewery
      Carbonation
      Wendy's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Davidson? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Davidson.
      Drive to Work
      66%

      10% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      10%

      7% higher than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Davidson a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors