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A cozy place in a college town
Often referred to as the “Bicycle Capital of America,” Downtown Davis in greater Sacramento is a neighborhood beaming with northern California charm. Situated near the University of California-Davis campus, the area is a magnet for young adults and families looking for a moderately bustling environment to live in. Young students in Downtown Davis get access to some of the best education in the county, with ample resources for STEM-focused individuals. Apart from that, folks enjoy the neighborhood’s easy-going community. In Central Park, people can relax or shop for locally sourced goods. At night the streets buzz with college students sampling local drinks. During the day, locals enjoy the art both displayed in the street and in the gallery.
Downtown Davis and the surrounding area have many public bike lanes.
The Downtown Davis neighborhood has several bike paths and lanes for all to use.
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In Downtown Davis, you can hop on a bike and explore the city's rich history.
Downtown Davis has bikes and trains
Since the “Bicycle Capital of America” is one of the most cycling-centric neighborhoods in one of the most bike-centric cities in the United States, it's unsurprising that the area offers plentiful cycling lanes and other bike-accessible amenities. “Bike lanes are wider than car lanes,” says Anna Aljabiry, a 25-year resident and Realtor with eXp Realty. “Our town logo is a bike. We have a bike parade in April.” The neighborhood’s main local thoroughfares are 5th Street, B Street, 2nd Street, 1st Street and Richards Boulevard. These streets are also the site of the bus routes running through the area. Those wanting to take the car can use Richards Boulevard to hop onto Interstate 80, which can take them to nearby Sacramento, 14 miles away. The neighborhood is also home to Amtrak's Davis train station, which can take passengers to both Sacramento and San Francisco, about 75 miles southwest.
Central Park has a farmers market
For outdoor fun, downtown locals can walk to Central Park in the neighborhood’s northwest corner. This 5-acre space houses two playgrounds, a large grassy area, a small walking trail, and a farmers market. The Davis Farmers Market is open year-round on Saturdays, regardless of weather, allowing locals to be within steps of products fresh from the farm, “The Farmers Market is our hub,” says Aljabiry. “People bring their families and blankets and just relax there. Even on rainy days, people come out.” The park is also home to two small museums, the Hattie Weber Museum and the U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame.
Local, sustainable, farm-to-fork food is offered year-round at the Farmers Market.
Farmer's Market sellers also use regional ingredients in the Downtown Davis neighborhood.
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Downtown Davis has comparable aesthetics to one of its famous neighbors.
Downtown has cozy cottages that are hard to come by
Folks roaming Downtown Davis can walk along tree-shaded concrete sidewalks flanked by hedges. When it comes to single-family housing, Downtown Davis has a small market with prices ranging from $500,000 to $1.25 million. House hunters can expect cottages and bungalows often built in the Craftsman style. Many properties rest on compact, fenced lots. Front yards typically leave less than 20 feet between the door and the sidewalk, while back yards are spacious enough for a detached garage and a shed with enough left over for larger gatherings.
Davis Senior High has a robotics program
Downtown Davis students may attend schools within the Davis Joint Unified School District. First, students attend North Davis Elementary School on East 14th Street, about a mile north. The school earns an A from Niche and teaches kindergarten through sixth grade. Next, they move on to Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School for grades seven through nine. Niche rates the school as the No. 1 public middle school in the greater Sacramento area and gives it an A grade. Lastly, students can attend Davis Senior High School. Niche rates the school as the best public high school in Yolo County and gives it an A-plus. In 2023, the school opened a $6 million robotics facility, giving its robotics team a new place to engage in hands-on learning.
Your kids will love the playground at Peregrine Elementary School.
This ride is located at Central Park in Downtown Davis.
Central Park is a family-friendly park in the heart of Downtown Davis.
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Look out for the Yeti
Downtown Davis is home to a slew of locally owned restaurants, nearly each serving a different style of food from the other. Many residents point to Yeti Resident as the best restaurant in town. Located on E Street, this Indian-Nepalese fusion restaurant is accessible via a commons area with nearby parking. Inside, customers find a quaint-sized establishment adorned with both Indian and Nepalese décor, including a large and imposing painting of a stern yeti wielding a club. As for shopping, residents have easy access to a number of convenience stores. If residents need general groceries, they can travel east along Russell Boulevard to shop at Trader Joe’s and The Davis Collection shopping mall, about a mile away.
Davis Senior High School is an award-winning school in the area.
North Davis Elementary School is a safe place for students to learn and thrive.
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Downtown has pretty windows in the winter
Downtown Davis hosts a slew of events year-round, from those organized by the Davis Downtown business association to independent celebrations. Pence Gallery is a common event space for local culture, organizing events like art walks held on the second Friday of every month that take attendees around the neighborhood to see new exhibits presented by local businesses like the Logos Books. December to Remember is a month-long holiday event held by businesses across the neighborhood. One popular festivity is the Window Decorating Competition, in which local businesses decorate their windows with holiday themes and are rated by a panel of secret judges.
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Parks in this Area
Central Park
Grills
Picnic Area
Playground
Montgomery Park
Civic Center Park
Baseball/Softball
Multi-Purpose Field
Walking Paths
Walnut Park
Toad Hollow Dog Park
Playfields Park
Transit
Airport
Sacramento International
31 min drive
Bus
B St & 4th St & Central Park (Sb)
Bus
L St & 425 (Sb)
Bus
H St & 2nd St & Amtrak (Nb)
Bus
B St & 4th St & Central Park (Nb)
Bus
1st St & D St & Downtown (Wb)
Bus
5th St & G St.
Bus
2nd St & E St (Wb)
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Davis
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
6
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
6
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Davis, Davis sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The average sale price for homes in Downtown Davis, Davis over the last 12 months is $868,000, up 5% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
3,451
Median Age
26
Population Density
14 ppl/acre
Population under 18
19.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
5.7%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$53,007
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$76,341
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.9%
College Graduates
52.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
30.6%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
58.3%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
19''
Average Winter Low Temperature
38°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Biker's Paradise
Bike Score®
98/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
87/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
49/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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