Why Live in Central Davis
Central Davis is a vibrant neighborhood known for its mix of rental properties, including many occupied by UC Davis students and faculty. The area features ranch-style homes built between 1950 and 1975, often with vinyl siding and two-car garages, as well as midcentury modern elements like large windows and wood paneling. Compact lots are lushly planted with ornamental shrubs and mature sycamore trees, providing ample shade during hot summers. The southeast corner, known as Old North Davis, showcases early 20th-century Craftsman bungalows and Tudor Revival-style homes. Community Park in the northeast offers a castle-themed playground, skate park, and pump track, while Sycamore Park and Oxford Circle Park provide additional recreational spaces. Civic Center Park, adjacent to City Hall, features lighted baseball fields and a pool complex. Downtown Davis, just south of the neighborhood, offers nightlife and dining options, including Burgers and Brew. Anderson Plaza on the north side houses a Save Mart and local eateries like Taqueria Guadalajara. Grocery stores include Trader Joe’s and the Davis Food Co-op. The annual Celebrate Davis event in Community Park highlights local businesses and features food vendors and live music. Central Davis is highly bike-friendly, with double bike lanes and shaded walking paths connecting parks and residential streets. The University of California Davis and its bus system, Unitrans, are nearby, offering convenient transportation. The neighborhood is bordered by Highway 113 and Interstate 80, with Sacramento International Airport 20 miles away. Highly rated schools include North Davis Elementary, Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High, and Davis Senior High.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Central Davis a good place to live?
Central Davis is a good place to live. Central Davis is considered car-dependent and very bikeable with some transit options. Central Davis has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly dense in population with 14.8 people per acre and a median age of 27. The average household income is $95,770 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 77.9% of residents. A majority of residents in Central Davis are renters, with 72.4% of residents renting and 27.6% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Central Davis can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Central Davis neighborhood guide.
Is Central Davis, CA a safe neighborhood?
Central Davis, CA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Central Davis?
The median home price in Central Davis is $910,100. If you put a 20% down payment of $182,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.21%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $4,460 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $191K a year to afford the median home price in Central Davis. Learn how much home you can afford with our
Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in Central Davis is $96K.
What are the best public schools in Central Davis?
The best public schools that serve Central Davis are:
What are the best private schools in Central Davis?
The best private schools that serve Central Davis are:
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Are home prices dropping in Central Davis?
Yes, home prices in Central Davis are down 3% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Central Davis, CA
On average, homes in Central Davis, Davis sell after 32 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Central Davis, Davis over the last 12 months is $890,750, down 11% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$890,750
Median Single Family Sale Price
$902,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$823,250
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$450,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$510
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
64
Median List Price
$910,100
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-11%
