Davis, California community

Greater Sacramento Community Guide

Davis

University Culture, Bikes, Food, and a Distinctive Small-City Feel

Davis is a nationally known university city with a bicycle-friendly layout, strong civic identity, farmers markets, research employment, and a competitive housing market shaped by UC Davis.

Local Guidance

Find the Fit
Behind the Address

Homes and neighborhoods can vary block by block. Karim can help you compare current inventory, commute patterns, property styles, pricing context, and the details that matter to your daily life.

School information, boundaries, taxes, insurance, commute times, and property details should always be independently verified with the appropriate source.

PopulationAbout 65,000–70,000
Median AgeMid-20s due to university population
Median Household IncomeAbout $85K+
Median Home PriceChanges weekly; use Karim’s live IDX/CMA for current pricing
Average Property Tax RateAbout 1% base rate plus voter-approved bonds/special assessments
Home OwnershipMixed owner/renter market
Average Commute TimeAbout 20–25 minutes
CountyYolo County
ZIP Codes95616, 95618
Area SizeAbout 10 square miles
ElevationAbout 50 feet
Time ZonePacific Time

Lifestyle

What living in Davis feels like

Davis feels intellectual, active, and community-minded, with bikes, parks, coffee shops, campus life, and a strong local food culture.

It attracts students, faculty, professionals, families, investors, and buyers who prioritize walkability and schools.

Real Estate

Market context

Inventory includes older central Davis homes, campus-adjacent rentals, newer subdivisions, condos, townhomes, and high-demand single-family neighborhoods.

Investor demand and limited supply can affect competition; buyers should review rental rules, condition, and location carefully.

Neighborhoods

Areas to compare inside Davis

Central Davis

Walkable access to downtown and UC Davis.

North Davis

Residential streets, parks, and community feel.

South Davis

Convenient I-80 access and established neighborhoods.

Mace Ranch

Newer homes and family-oriented streets.

Schools

School and education notes

Districts
  • Davis Joint Unified School District
Public Schools
  • Davis Senior High
  • Harper Junior High
  • Holmes Junior High
  • Emerson Junior High
Private / Charter
  • Da Vinci Charter Academy
  • St. James School
  • private programs vary
Nearby Colleges
  • UC Davis
  • Sacramento City College Davis Center

Verify school assignment and program availability by address.

Daily Life

How the area works day to day

Parks & Recreation
  • Central Park
  • Arboretum and Public Garden
  • Community Park
  • Putah Creek trails
  • bike greenbelts
Dining & Shopping
  • Downtown Davis
  • Davis Farmers Market
  • local coffee shops
  • The Davis Food Co-op
  • campus-area dining
Transportation
  • I-80
  • Highway 113
  • Amtrak Capitol Corridor
  • Unitrans/Yolobus
  • strong bike network
  • Sacramento commute commonly 20–35 minutes
Healthcare
  • Sutter Davis Hospital
  • UC Davis Health in Sacramento
  • local urgent care
Employment
  • UC Davis
  • research, education, healthcare, agriculture/food innovation, state/regional commuters
Things to Do
  • Farmers market
  • UC Davis events
  • Mondavi Center
  • Arboretum walks
  • Picnic Day
  • bike rides

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