The story of this market
The typical home in Davis, California sells for about $685,000, or $485 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.16%), a market in balance. Homes take about 8 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,150 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+0.5%
CA · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Davis, California
The Davis housing market remains competitive, characterized by low inventory and high demand driven by the university and its professional workforce. While median prices have seen a slight year-over-year adjustment, the market remains stable due to structural supply constraints and strong buyer interest. Sellers continue to benefit from short days on market, though affordability remains a key factor for prospective buyers.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Davis yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 3 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved down 10.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 28 days on market with 2.9 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 64.14% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 18.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A 100-acre public garden and research facility that serves as a major recreational and educational hub for the city.
The city's historic core, featuring a high density of independent restaurants, boutiques, and the popular Davis Farmers Market.
An extensive network of interconnected paths and parks that allows residents to traverse the city without using major roads.
A large community park providing sports fields and open space, serving as a focal point for neighborhood recreation.
Davis is ideal for academic professionals, families seeking high-quality public schools, and environmentally conscious residents who value a bike-friendly lifestyle. It is less suitable for those seeking rapid suburban expansion or low-cost housing, as the city's growth boundaries and high demand maintain premium price points.
The city is served by the highly regarded Davis Joint Unified School District, which consistently ranks among the top-performing districts in California. The presence of UC Davis contributes to a culture of academic excellence and high educational attainment among the local population.
Davis is renowned for its bicycle-centric infrastructure, which significantly reduces local traffic congestion. Regional transit is supported by the Capitol Corridor rail line and proximity to I-80, facilitating commutes to Sacramento and the Bay Area.
The city features an extensive greenbelt system that connects neighborhoods to parks, trails, and open spaces. Residents enjoy access to the UC Davis Arboretum, numerous community parks, and a vibrant downtown district known for its local dining and cultural events.
The rental market is exceptionally tight due to the high student population and limited new housing supply. Vacancy rates remain low, and rent growth has historically tracked with the university's enrollment cycles and regional demand.
The economy is heavily anchored by the University of California, Davis, which is the largest employer and a catalyst for the region's agricultural and biotechnology sectors. The city maintains a stable economic base with a high concentration of professional and academic roles.
Economic momentum is anchored by the University of California, Davis, which serves as the primary driver for research, technology, and agricultural innovation. Development is strictly managed by local growth-control measures, leading to a constrained supply of new housing and a focus on infill projects.
Development is strictly guided by the city's General Plan and growth-control measures, which prioritize infill development and the preservation of surrounding agricultural land. Current planning efforts focus on increasing housing density near transit corridors and the university.
Parcels in Davis are subject to various special districts, including the Davis Joint Unified School District, Yolo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, and various community facilities districts (CFDs) that fund local infrastructure.
Davis generally reports lower crime rates compared to the broader Sacramento metropolitan area, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement maintains a proactive community-policing model, and the city is widely considered safe for residents and students.
Davis faces moderate risks related to regional flooding and wildfire smoke, though the city itself is largely protected by levee systems and urban planning. Property insurance premiums have seen upward pressure due to statewide wildfire risk assessments, despite the city's relatively low direct exposure.
Property insurance in Davis is influenced by California's broader wildfire risk profile, leading to rising premiums and occasional coverage limitations. Homeowners are encouraged to maintain defensible space and verify coverage with carriers familiar with the region's specific hazard assessments.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (California) — Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act Special Parcel Tax Assessment: Levies an annual direct, non-ad valorem special tax directly on the parcel's secured property tax bill to fund designated community infrastructure (e.g., roads, sewer facilities, school facilities, emergency services) and repay municipal debt bonds. State (California) — California Homeowners' Property Tax Exemption: Reduces the taxable assessed value of the qualifying owner-occupied principal residence by $7,000 against the county assessment roll, generating a direct tax savings of approximately $70 annually (computed as $7,000 × 1% base rate). State (California) — California Proposition 13 Ad Valorem Real Property Tax: Establishes a base ad valorem tax rate capped at 1.0% of assessed value plus voter-approved local indebtedness and direct assessments (typically resulting in an effective tax rate of 1.1% to 1.25%).
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this city's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and ACS 5-year estimates.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Parcels are subject to specific zoning district designations under Title 8 of the Yolo County Code of Ordinances, which dictate permitted land uses, density, and development standards.
Yolo County Code of Ordinances, Title 8, Chapter 2.
Imposes licensing and impoundment requirements for animals kept on residential parcels.
Yolo County Code of Ordinances, Title 6.
Requires compliance with county-adopted building codes for all construction, alterations, or improvements to residential structures.
Yolo County Code of Ordinances, Title 7.
The base property tax rate is 1% of the assessed value, plus additional voter-approved bonds and special assessments. The assessed value is determined by the Assessor based on the purchase price or completion of new construction, with annual increases limited to a maximum of 2% per year.
Governed by California Constitution Article XIIIA (Proposition 13).
≈ $6,850/yr on a $685,000 median
Governance registry — every jurisdiction re-researches on a rolling 90-day cycle. Property reports compose these inherited burdens into a per-parcel ledger with conditional determinations. Informational only — not legal advice.