Why Live in South Davis
South Davis features a mix of single-family homes, townhouses, and mobile homes along its narrow, tree-shaded streets. Housing styles range from 1960s and '70s ranch-style homes and bungalows to newer traditional homes with cross-gabled roofs and partial stone exteriors. Larger single-family homes often come with private pools and sit on quarter-acre lots. Condo complexes from the 1970s and '90s offer townhouse-style units, while the Davis Creek mobile home park provides more affordable housing options. South Davis is known for its low crime risk areas, making it safer than the national average.
The neighborhood is well-connected by tree-lined paths, or greenbelts, leading to various parks. Playfields Park features play areas, a soccer field, baseball and softball fields, and batting cages. Walnut Park offers an off-leash dog area, tennis courts, and a rock-climbing wall. Willow Creek Park includes playgrounds and a basketball court. Smaller playgrounds like San Marino Park and Rogers Mini Playground are scattered throughout the area.
Commercial areas on the east and west sides of South Davis provide amenities such as grocery stores, eateries, and hotels. Notable spots include Oakshade Town Center with a Safeway and Dos Coyotes Border Café, and El Macero Shopping Center with Huku Japanese Bistro. The annual Davis Stampede race starts and ends at Playfields Park, featuring various race lengths and a family-friendly fun run.
South Davis is conveniently located near Interstate 80, providing access to UC Davis, 3 miles west, and Sacramento, 13 miles east. The neighborhood is well-served by bike lanes, pedestrian bridges, and Unitrans bus routes, with the Davis Amtrak Station offering commuter options. Sutter Davis Hospital is 5 miles away, and Sacramento International Airport is 20 miles away.
Highly rated schools in South Davis include Pioneer Elementary and Marguerite Montgomery Elementary. Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High and Davis Senior High offer diverse extracurricular activities and language programs, including Japanese and Mandarin Chinese.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is South Davis a good place to live?
South Davis is a good place to live. South Davis is considered very car-dependent and very bikeable. South Davis is a suburban neighborhood. South Davis has 7 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 7.5 people per acre and a median age of 30. The average household income is $125,463 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 73.3% of residents. A majority of residents in South Davis are renters, with 54.5% of residents renting and 45.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving South Davis can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
South Davis neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in South Davis?
The median home price in South Davis is $397,861. If you put a 20% down payment of $79,600 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,060 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $88K a year to afford the median home price in South Davis. The average household income in South Davis is $125K.
What are the best public schools in South Davis?
The best public schools that serve South Davis are:
What are the best private schools in South Davis?
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Are home prices dropping in South Davis?
Yes, home prices in South Davis are down 16% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in South Davis, CA
On average, homes in South Davis, Davis sell after 53 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in South Davis, Davis over the last 12 months is $389,990, down 32% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$389,990
Median Single Family Sale Price
$389,990
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$916,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$285,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$705,863
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$236
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Last 12 months Home Sales
44
Median List Price
$397,861
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-32%
