UC Davis, Davis, CA
At a glance
UC Davis is ranked #21 of 57 neighborhoods in Davis with an overall score of 4.3/5. Its standout factor is schools (4.6/5, 14th of 57 in Davis). The trade-off is nearby merchants (2.3/5).
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UC Davis is the campus itself, and living here means university housing rather than the for-sale market, but it shapes the whole city and is a neighborhood in its own right. It is enormous, flat, and famously bike-first, with the car kept to the perimeter and the Arboretum running like a green ribbon along Putah Creek through the heart of it. The draw is total immersion: walk-and-bike access to classes, the Mondavi Center, the Memorial Union, and a quick crossing into downtown for food and the farmers market. The Arboretum alone is one of the best public-space amenities in the region. The honest framing is that this is student and university life, dense, seasonal, and tied to the academic calendar. It is vibrant when school is in and quiet when it empties out, and it is housing for a specific stage of life rather than a settle-down street.
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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 | |
| Robert E. Willett Elementary | Primary | K-5 | |
| Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High | Middle | 6-8 | |
| Davis Senior High | High | 9-12 |
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UC Davis FAQs6 answers
Is UC Davis a good place to live?
UC Davis ranks 21st 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 (2.3/5).
Which schools serve UC Davis?
Schools serving UC Davis, Davis include Fairfield Elementary (3.8/5), North Davis Elementary (4.4/5), Robert E. Willett Elementary (5.0/5), Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High (4.6/5) and Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High (4.4/5). 1 more school is listed in the Schools section on this page.
Is UC Davis walkable to shops and restaurants?
UC Davis, Davis scores 2.3 out of 5 for nearby merchants. Its overall amenities score is 0.5 out of 5, 17th of 57 in Davis.
What is UC Davis known for?
UC Davis, Davis is associated with Campus Living, UC Davis Arboretum and Bike First. Its highest-scoring factor is schools (4.6/5).
How does UC Davis compare to other Davis neighborhoods?
UC Davis ranks 21st of 57 neighborhoods in Davis. It ranks 14th of 57 in Davis for schools (4.6/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.3/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Davis are Downtown Core Area and University Avenue.
What are the downsides of living in UC Davis?
UC Davis, Davis scores lowest on nearby merchants (2.3/5).
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