The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 95618 sells for about $737,000, or $473 per square foot.
Prices are down 14% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 8 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,600 a month.
ZIP 95618 — Davis
The 95618 housing market is experiencing a correction, with median prices down 14% year-over-year to $737,000. While inventory remains tight, the combination of slower price movement and high management overhead has led to a cautious outlook for the area.
This ZIP is ideal for families and university-affiliated professionals seeking a suburban environment with high-quality schools and extensive outdoor amenities, though it presents challenges for investors due to strict local regulations.
Median prices moved down 14.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 8 days on market with 1.9 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
ZCTA 95618, Yolo County, CA
The area is served by the Davis Joint Unified School District, which is generally characterized by high-performing schools and strong academic outcomes.
The region faces standard California wildfire and seismic risks, with insurance availability and premium costs increasingly influenced by state-wide climate exposure.
Economic momentum is anchored by the University of California, Davis, and a mix of research, agricultural technology, and professional services, with limited new residential land availability.
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%).
Residents primarily commute via I-80 toward Sacramento or the Bay Area, with local transit options provided by Unitrans and Yolobus.
The ZIP features extensive greenbelts, bike paths, and community parks such as Mace Ranch Park, with proximity to downtown Davis shopping and dining.
The rental market is tight due to university-related demand, with high occupancy rates and consistent rent growth, though investor activity is tempered by tenant-protective regulations.
The economy is heavily influenced by the University of California, Davis, alongside a robust agricultural research and technology sector.
The area is bisected by I-80, providing primary access to regional employment hubs in Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area.
Development is largely constrained by city growth boundaries, focusing on infill and limited residential expansion.
The Yolo County Assessor manages property valuations in accordance with Proposition 13 guidelines.
Parcels are subject to Davis Joint Unified School District taxes and various local utility and flood control assessments.
Property insurance premiums are rising in line with broader California trends due to wildfire risk and carrier market contraction.
Data sourced from US Census and incomebyzipcode.com.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
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- Wake Island Waterpark4.519.2 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.113.3 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.219 mi
- K1 Speed Sacramento4.317.3 mi
- Golden 1 Center4.59.2 mi
- Sutter Health Park4.68.6 mi
- SAFE Credit Union Convention Center4.59.7 mi
- Drake's: The Barn4.48.3 mi
- West Wind Sacramento 6 Drive-In4.517.2 mi
- Sacramento Zoo4.48.1 mi
- California State Railroad Museum4.89.1 mi
- California State Capitol Museum4.79.4 mi
- Old Sacramento Waterfront4.69.1 mi
- Discovery Park4.410 mi
- California State Railroad Museum4.89.1 mi
- California State Capitol Museum4.79.4 mi
- Old Sacramento Waterfront4.69.1 mi
- Crocker Art Museum4.88.8 mi
- SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity4.49.4 mi
- California State Capitol Museum4.79.4 mi
- Discovery Park4.410 mi
- McKinley Park4.610.9 mi
- Fairytale Town4.58.2 mi
- California State Capitol Park4.79.5 mi
- Sacramento Marina4.47.9 mi
- Cliff's Marina4.49.6 mi
- River View Marina4.68.8 mi
- Verona Marina4.318.5 mi
- Bing Maloney Golf Course4.38.3 mi
- Teal Bend Golf Club4.412.5 mi
- Bartley Cavanaugh Golf Course4.39.2 mi
- Wildhorse Golf Club45.2 mi
- El Macero Country Club4.62.5 mi
- Sacramento Natural Foods Co-op4.610.2 mi
- Safeway4.29.5 mi
- Delta Shores4.59.5 mi
- Old Sacramento Waterfront4.69.1 mi
- Midtown Farmers Market4.710 mi
- Sacramento International Airport4.412.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A community park serving the local residential subdivision.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.