Old North Davis, Davis, CA
At a glance
Old North Davis is ranked #17 of 57 neighborhoods in Davis with an overall score of 4.3/5. Its standout factors are schools (4.6/5, 10th of 57 in Davis) and nearby merchants (3.8/5). No factor scores below 3.8/5, its weakest being nearby merchants.
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Old North Davis is the Bowers Addition, the older grid of homes just north of downtown between roughly Fifth and Eighth that predates the city's postwar sprawl. Despite the 'North' name it sits in what locals now think of as central Davis, and it has its own neighborhood association and identity. It is one of the most walkable residential pockets in the city, an easy stroll to G Street, Central Park, and the farmers market, with the older housing stock and mature trees that come with age. People hold onto these houses. The tradeoff is the flip side of being this central: smaller, older homes, tighter lots, and the foot and car traffic that comes with living a few blocks from the busiest part of Davis. Charm and location, not space, are the product here.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.8
Public Spaces-
Curb Appeal-
Overall Amenities score: 0.8 (1)
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| North Davis Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Davis Senior High | High | 9-12 |
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Old North Davis FAQs6 answers
Is Old North Davis a good place to live?
Old North Davis ranks 17th of 57 neighborhoods in Davis with an overall Houseberry score of 4.3 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (4.6/5) and nearby merchants (3.8/5).
Which schools serve Old North Davis?
Schools serving Old North Davis, Davis include Fairfield Elementary (3.8/5), North Davis Elementary (4.4/5), Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High (4.6/5) and Davis Senior High (5.0/5).
Is Old North Davis walkable to shops and restaurants?
Old North Davis, Davis scores 3.8 out of 5 for nearby merchants. Its overall amenities score is 0.8 out of 5, 4th of 57 in Davis.
What is Old North Davis known for?
Old North Davis, Davis is associated with Bowers Addition, Downtown Walkable and Older Homes. Its highest-scoring factor is schools (4.6/5).
How does Old North Davis compare to other Davis neighborhoods?
Old North Davis ranks 17th of 57 neighborhoods in Davis. It ranks 10th of 57 in Davis for schools (4.6/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (3.8/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Davis are Downtown Core Area and University Avenue.
What are the downsides of living in Old North Davis?
Old North Davis, Davis scores lowest on nearby merchants (3.8/5).
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