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Living in UC Davis User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( Mar 15, 2019) I am a UC Davis student and I will graduate soon. This is really a nice place and I will always miss this place. g ...Read More Read Less
Davis, California - A College Town On The Move User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( Aug 11, 2010) Davis, California is a city with an excellent college offering cutting edge medical technology. UC Davis College is a cutting edge facility offering its students the chance to be the next rising star in the academic fields. The college specializes in a medical background and offe ...Read More rs its services to residents.

The many bike trails and people using bikes as a form of transportation makes this community a place to be if your passion is for being a "stay green conscious person".

The city of Davis offers the nice effect of being a northern California community nestled between the huge city of Sacramento and in the other direction the Bay Area cities such as San Francisco, San Mateo or Oakland. Many residents commute to the bay area in an hour and a half for employment reasons.

The Davis community is full of shops and curiosity stores. There is always something to be seen. If you seek nature the UC Davis Arboretum is fantastic and should be seen by all. The Arboretum offers great views of Redwoods, birds and many diverse types of water fowl.

The Mondavi Center is another great place to see while visiting the city. The Mondavi center is a theater offering some top notch performers. The theatre brings audiences from far away. This theatre has a wonderful flair and can be a real treat to visit. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Davis? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Cedar Park
      Chestnut Park
      Community Park
      Rainbow City
      N Street Mini Park
      Cambridge House Dog Park
      Civic Center Park
      Dewey Halden Field

      Entertainment

      Davis Art Center
      Davis Stadium 5
      U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame
      Varsity Theatre
      Regal Holiday 6
      John Natsoulas Gallery
      Davis Musical Theater Company
      Wyatt Theater

      Food & Drink

      Snack Shack
      Snack Shack
      Carl's Jr.
      Taco Bell
      Wingstop
      Jack in the Box
      KetMoRee
      University of Beer

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Davis? Of all people who commute, 7.7% take public transportation in Davis.
      Drive to Work
      54%

      22% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      8%

      3% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Davis? The cost of living in Davis is 171/100 - which is 22% higher than California.
      Davis
      171

      71% more expensive than average

      California
      140

      40% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C Crime

      What is the crime rate in Davis? Davis crime rates are 2,947, which are 4% higher than California
      Total Crime
      2,947 per 100k people

      29% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 34

      29% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -4%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Davis? The median income in Davis is $75,394 which is 18% higher than California.
      Median household income
      $75,39436% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $41,27138% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      22% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Davis a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Kaiser Permanente
      Sutter Davis Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Sutter Walk-In Care
      Davis Urgent care

      C Housing

      What are Davis home prices? Davis home prices are $675,900 - which is 65% higher than California
      Median home value
      $675,900266% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,65975% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      45%

      30% lower than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Davis have good schools? The Davis graduation rate is 95% - which is 19% higher than California
      High school grad. rates
      95%

      15% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      64%

      34% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      21:1

      31% higher than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Davis a good place to live? Davis has an overall rating of 76% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      76%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      75%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      77%

      8 total surveys

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