University Avenue, Davis, CA
At a glance
University Avenue is ranked #2 of 57 neighborhoods in Davis with an overall score of 4.5/5. Its standout factors are schools (4.6/5, 2nd 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
University Avenue is a short, three-block residential street running from Second to Fifth between A and B, right at the seam where downtown meets the campus edge. Despite its size it has quietly become one of the more desirable older addresses in town, a run of well-kept homes a stone's throw from both UC Davis and G Street. The appeal is location and character: you can walk to class, to the farmers market, and to downtown dining without ever starting a car, on a street with mature trees and established homes rather than tract construction. The honest tradeoff is the flip side of being this central, older and smaller homes on tighter lots, and the foot traffic and noise that come with sitting between campus and downtown. Space is the thing you give up for the walkability.
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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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University Avenue FAQs6 answers
Is University Avenue a good place to live?
University Avenue ranks 2nd of 57 neighborhoods in Davis with an overall Houseberry score of 4.5 out of 5. Its strongest factors are schools (4.6/5) and nearby merchants (3.8/5).
Which schools serve University Avenue?
Schools serving University Avenue, 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 University Avenue walkable to shops and restaurants?
University Avenue, Davis scores 3.8 out of 5 for nearby merchants. Its overall amenities score is 0.8 out of 5, 2nd of 57 in Davis.
What is University Avenue known for?
University Avenue, Davis is associated with Campus Edge, Downtown Walkable and Established Homes. Its highest-scoring factor is schools (4.6/5).
How does University Avenue compare to other Davis neighborhoods?
University Avenue ranks 2nd of 57 neighborhoods in Davis. It ranks 2nd of 57 in Davis for schools (4.6/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (3.8/5). The next-ranked neighborhoods in Davis are Mace Ranch and Aspen.
What are the downsides of living in University Avenue?
University Avenue, Davis scores lowest on nearby merchants (3.8/5).
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