Olive Drive, Davis, CA
At a glance
Olive Drive is ranked #36 of 57 neighborhoods in Davis with an overall score of 4.1/5. Its standout factor is schools (4.3/5, 31st of 57 in Davis). The trade-off is nearby merchants (3.0/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Olive Drive is the narrow corridor wedged between the railroad tracks and Interstate 80 just south of downtown, and it is one of the most distinctly un-Davis parts of Davis. The housing is an eclectic mix of older homes, apartments, and small businesses strung along a street that dead-ends rather than connects, which gives it a slightly tucked-away, do-its-own-thing feel. The upside is location: you are a short walk or ride from downtown and the Amtrak depot, with quick freeway access for getting out of town. It draws people who want to be central without paying central-Davis prices. The honest downsides are real and worth naming. You are sandwiched between the train tracks and the freeway, so noise is constant, and the Richards Boulevard underpass nearby is locally famous as the worst traffic bottleneck in town. Olive Drive rewards people who value access and quirk over quiet.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants3.0
Public Spaces-
Curb Appeal-
Overall Amenities score: 0.6 (1)
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Lane Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Fairfield Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch | Primary | K-5 | |
| Marguerite Montgomery Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| North Davis Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Davis Senior High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Olive Drive FAQs6 answers
Is Olive Drive a good place to live?
Olive Drive ranks 36th of 57 neighborhoods in Davis with an overall Houseberry score of 4.1 out of 5. Its strongest factor is schools (4.3/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (3.0/5).
Which schools serve Olive Drive?
Schools serving Olive Drive, Davis include Birch Lane Elementary (3.7/5), Fairfield Elementary (3.8/5), Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch (3.6/5), Marguerite Montgomery Elementary (3.2/5) and North Davis Elementary (4.4/5). 3 more schools are listed in the Schools section on this page.
Is Olive Drive walkable to shops and restaurants?
Olive Drive, Davis scores 3.0 out of 5 for nearby merchants. Its overall amenities score is 0.6 out of 5, 6th of 57 in Davis.
What is Olive Drive known for?
Olive Drive, Davis is associated with Eclectic Corridor, Downtown Adjacent and Rail And Freeway. Its highest-scoring factor is schools (4.3/5).
How does Olive Drive compare to other Davis neighborhoods?
Olive Drive ranks 36th of 57 neighborhoods in Davis. It ranks 31st of 57 in Davis for schools (4.3/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (3.0/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Davis are Downtown Core Area and University Avenue.
What are the downsides of living in Olive Drive?
Olive Drive, Davis scores lowest on nearby merchants (3.0/5).
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