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Your local guide to Davis

Welcome to Davis.

Whether you’re moving for school, a new job, or a fresh start, this is the local guide Anna gives every family relocating to Davis — the lifestyle, the services, the housing, and the people who make the move feel like home.

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WELCOME

A community that feels like home

Whether you’re new to the area or rediscovering it, this guide gathers the best of Davis in one place — local services, dining, shopping, schools, and the everyday details that help you settle in and enjoy everything this vibrant city has to offer.

Residents
66,850Residents
Median age
28Median age
Median household income
$127,800Median household income
Local businesses
1,032Local businesses

Local living

Climate

Warm summers and mild winters make year-round outdoor living easy — bikes, parks, and patios most of the year.

Cost of living

Davis runs above the national average, with housing the main driver — knowing the monthly picture early gives you a real planning advantage.

Safety

Low crime rates and a community-policing approach, backed by city investment in public-safety and neighborhood programs.

UC Davis campus

Local employment

A dynamic, growing job market

Davis is growing fastest in technology and healthcare, with steady demand across education and research. The city is home to startups, established employers, and — anchoring it all — UC Davis, whose networking and career events give newcomers a real head start on the local job search.

Education

Nationally top-rated schools

Davis is one school district with strong public and private options, anchored by UC Davis. Always confirm attendance boundaries directly with Davis Joint Unified.

Elementary

  • Birch Lane
  • Cesar Chavez (Spanish immersion)
  • Fred T. Korematsu
  • Marguerite Montgomery
  • North Davis
  • Patwin
  • Pioneer
  • Robert E. Willett

Junior high

  • Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • Oliver Wendell Holmes
  • Frances Ellen Watkins Harper
  • Da Vinci (junior high program)

High schools

  • Davis Senior High School
  • Martin Luther King Jr. (continuation)
  • Da Vinci Charter Academy
  • Davis School for Independent Study

Private schools

  • Davis Waldorf School (Pre-K–8)
  • Peregrine School (Pre-K–6)
  • St. James School (PK–8)
  • Grace Valley Christian Academy
  • Merryhill School

Healthcare

Care close to home

Transportation

Getting around Davis

Unitrans

Davis’s local transit, run by UC Davis students (ASUCD) — fixed routes across the city and campus, famous for its vintage London double-decker buses alongside modern CNG vehicles.

Major highways

Interstate 80 and Highway 113 put Sacramento, Woodland, and the wider region within an easy commute.

Bike & walking paths

A dense, protected network of greenbelt bike and walking trails connects nearly every neighborhood — Davis is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the country.

Keep these handy

Emergency contacts

FireCity of Davis Fire Dept (Station 31)530.747.5400PoliceDavis Police Department530.747.5400AmbulanceSutter Davis Hospital530.756.6440PharmacyCVS Pharmacy — W Covell Blvd530.753.4004RoadsideAAA Davis Auto Repair Center530.753.7202

Things to do

Make the most of Davis

Historic downtown

Preserved architecture, independent shops, and sidewalk cafés — the heart of Davis.

Central Park

Picnics and play, plus the Saturday Farmers Market and Wednesday-evening activities.

Bohart Museum of Entomology

The seventh-largest insect collection in North America — over seven million specimens.

Mondavi Center

World-class performing-arts facilities bringing top touring artists to UC Davis.

The Artery

A co-op gallery of sixty local artists — ceramics, textiles, jewelry, painting, and more.

Greenbelt bike routes

Miles of protected paths for an easy cruise or a long ride — Davis was built for it.

Annual festivals

The Davis calendar

April

UC Davis Picnic Day

The largest student-run event in the U.S., held since 1909 — parade, exhibits, and tens of thousands of guests.

May

Whole Earth Festival

On the UC Davis Quad since 1969 — art, music, and a focus on wellness and sustainability.

Mid-June

Davis Music Fest

City-wide live music since 2011, with proceeds supporting arts and music education in Davis schools.

1st & 3rd weekends

Davis Craft & Vintage Fair

An artisan market at Central Park with free live music, often paired with Second Friday ArtAbout.

Shopping

Fourteen centers, everything you need

  • Oakshade Town CenterWest Davis · Trader Joe’s + dining
  • Oak Tree PlazaNugget Market + CVS Pharmacy
  • The MarketplaceSafeway + everyday services
  • University Mall — The Davis CollectionShops & services downtown-adjacent

Places to eat

A dining scene for every taste

  • Burgers & BrewJuicy burgers and a casual pour
  • The Mustard SeedGourmet fine dining, warm setting
  • Cafe BernardoLively, healthy, great cocktails
  • Sophia’s Thai KitchenA Davis institution with a famous bar

Parks

Green space around every corner

Central Park

5th & B Streets

Cannery Dog Park

2400 Cannery Loop

Civic Center Park

6th & B Streets

Slide Hill Park

1525 Tulip Lane

Sandy Motley Park

1919 Moore Blvd

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Housing options

Find your dream home

From spacious single-family homes and modern townhouses to cozy condos and apartments, Davis offers a home for every stage of life. At the high end, luxury living means designer estates on tree-lined streets, farm-to-table dining, and easy reach of golf and nearby vineyards.

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Who we are

Working with us

At Anna Aljabiry Real Estate, we connect people with their ideal homes. Whether you’re buying, selling, or investing, our team guides you through every step with personalized, local expertise.

1

Professional

A team of dedicated professionals with deep industry knowledge and a commitment to exceeding your expectations.

2

Community-focused

We believe in the power of community — connecting and supporting people through local events, resources, and opportunities.

3

Trusted resource

Accurate, up-to-date guidance you can rely on to navigate and thrive in your new community.

Meet the team

Anna Aljabiry

Anna Aljabiry

Founder of the team

An experienced Davis realtor who built the team on data-driven strategy, advanced digital marketing, and deep local market analytics.

Kelly Gooch

Transaction coordinator

Streamlines every sale file — keeping deadlines on track and documents ratified and organized so your transaction is smooth start to finish.

Saja Rasheed

Associate realtor & head of strategy

A licensed associate realtor with years of experience creating stunning visuals and pushing the boundaries of digital marketing.

Thank you

Welcome to the community

Whether you’re moving to Davis to study, work, or settle down, Anna and the team are here to guide you every step of the way. Let’s build your relocation plan together.

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