South Cape, Davis, CA
At a glance
South Cape is ranked #54 of 57 neighborhoods in Davis with an overall score of 3.9/5. Its standout factor is schools (4.1/5, 57th of 57 in Davis). The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.6/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
South Cape is one of the quieter pockets of South Davis, on the south side of Interstate 80 where the lots run a little larger and the pace drops off. It has the calmer, more spread-out character that South Davis is known for, away from the denser parts of town. The everyday setup is South Davis standard: greenbelt and walking paths threading between the blocks, the South Davis grocery and service strip for errands, and quick I-80 ramps for getting out. The homes are well-kept and the streets are low-traffic. The honest tradeoff is distance from the center, the freeway separates South Davis from the downtown-and-campus core, so this is a drive or a longer ride to the heart of town. The payoff is quiet.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants1.6
Public Spaces-
Curb Appeal-
Overall Amenities score: 0.3 (1)
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Marguerite Montgomery Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Davis Senior High | High | 9-12 |
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South Cape FAQs6 answers
Is South Cape a good place to live?
South Cape ranks 54th of 57 neighborhoods in Davis with an overall Houseberry score of 3.9 out of 5. Its strongest factor is schools (4.1/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.6/5).
Which schools serve South Cape?
Schools serving South Cape, Davis include Fairfield Elementary (3.8/5), Marguerite Montgomery Elementary (3.2/5), Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High (3.8/5) and Davis Senior High (5.0/5).
Is South Cape walkable to shops and restaurants?
South Cape, Davis scores 1.6 out of 5 for nearby merchants. Its overall amenities score is 0.3 out of 5, 47th of 57 in Davis.
What is South Cape known for?
South Cape, Davis is associated with Quiet Pocket, Larger Lots and South Davis. Its highest-scoring factor is schools (4.1/5).
How does South Cape compare to other Davis neighborhoods?
South Cape ranks 54th of 57 neighborhoods in Davis. It ranks 57th of 57 in Davis for schools (4.1/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.6/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Davis are Downtown Core Area and University Avenue.
What are the downsides of living in South Cape?
South Cape, Davis scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.6/5).
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