Sycamore Lane, Davis, CA
At a glance
Sycamore Lane is ranked #20 of 57 neighborhoods in Davis with an overall score of 4.3/5. Its standout factor is schools (4.6/5, 13th of 57 in Davis). The trade-off is nearby merchants (2.5/5).
Neighborhood Reviews & Questions
Sycamore Lane is less a single subdivision than the residential corridor along the street of the same name, straddling the North and Central Davis line near Sycamore Park. It is a busier, more mixed stretch than the tucked-away tracts, with single-family homes giving way to apartment clusters as you move toward campus. The location is its strength. You are close to the Marketplace and Anderson Plaza shopping, a short flat ride to UC Davis, and within reach of the bike tunnels that sneak under the tracks, a very Davis kind of shortcut. Sycamore Park adds green to the corridor. The honest tradeoff is that Sycamore Lane itself is a working arterial with real traffic and a heavier rental presence than the quiet interior neighborhoods. You are buying access and convenience more than seclusion.
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Neighborhood Amenities
Near good merchants2.5
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Overall Amenities score: 0.5 (1)
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Schools serving this Neighborhood
| School Name | Type | Grades | Houseberry School Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairfield Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Robert E. Willett Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Davis Senior High | High | 9-12 |
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Houseberry School Score Data
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Sycamore Lane FAQs6 answers
Is Sycamore Lane a good place to live?
Sycamore Lane ranks 20th of 57 neighborhoods in Davis with an overall Houseberry score of 4.3 out of 5. Its strongest factor is schools (4.6/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (2.5/5).
Which schools serve Sycamore Lane?
Schools serving Sycamore Lane, Davis include Fairfield Elementary (3.8/5), Robert E. Willett Elementary (5.0/5), Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High (4.4/5) and Davis Senior High (5.0/5).
Is Sycamore Lane walkable to shops and restaurants?
Sycamore Lane, Davis scores 2.5 out of 5 for nearby merchants. Its overall amenities score is 0.5 out of 5, 16th of 57 in Davis.
What is Sycamore Lane known for?
Sycamore Lane, Davis is associated with Corridor Living, Sycamore Park and Campus Access. Its highest-scoring factor is schools (4.6/5).
How does Sycamore Lane compare to other Davis neighborhoods?
Sycamore Lane ranks 20th of 57 neighborhoods in Davis. It ranks 13th of 57 in Davis for schools (4.6/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.5/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Davis are Downtown Core Area and University Avenue.
What are the downsides of living in Sycamore Lane?
Sycamore Lane, Davis scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.5/5).
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