Davis, CA Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

35 Discussions
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463 Upvotes
Claire Cruz

First time home buyer in Davis

Hello, I'm single, late 50s, and The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $2,043 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene which is e...

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Zoe Kelly

Best apartments in Davis under ?

OK so Been living here since 2022. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather i

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Isla Parker

Housing in Davis compared to Tampa

Random thought, Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. With a population of 66,801, Davis is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 66,801 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here...

6 replies 23 upvotes housing
Nathan M.

Best industries in Davis right now

Hey folks, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 66,801 people. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certain...

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Dylan Gutierrez

Remote worker thinking about Davis

Been living here since 2017. Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,043 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is ...

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Allison Watson

Healthcare options in Davis?

Hi all, You can expect to pay around $2,043 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Addison Hughes

Working in Davis -salaries realistic?

First post here. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Median household income is $87,421, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Davis sits at 153.4 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Is t...

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native_kayden55

Just moved to Davis, any tips?

Hey, We have two kids and With a population of 66,801, Davis is a smaller city. Median household income is $87,421, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,043 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honest...

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Quinn Cox

Job hunting in Davis -tips?

Thoughts? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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raleigh_paisley

Affordable areas near Davis?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $829,000 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 66,801 people. Median household income is $87,421, which feels pretty solid for the area. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real s...

7 replies 5 upvotes housing
Levi Johnson

Life in Davis as a young professional

The city has invested a lot in new development. Has anyone dealt with this? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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raleigh_paisley

Co-working spaces in Davis?

So, Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $87,421, which feels pretty solid for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Am I wrong here? I'd say it's ...

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raleigh_paisley

What surprised you most about Davis?

Hey folks, I'm originally from Los Angeles and Household incomes average around $87,421 in Davis. Homes are going for about $829,000 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am ...

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larider2021

Rent vs buy in Davis -what makes sense?

Alright, Homes are going for about $829,000 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. What do you all think? Looking forward to hearing from you all.

2 replies 27 upvotes housing
Jackson Miller

The good and bad of living in Davis

Been meaning to ask this. We're a young couple and With a population of 66,801, Davis is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. Homes are going for about $829,000 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing t...

6 replies 9 upvotes living
raleigh_paisley

Is Davis still affordable?

Longtime lurker here, Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $829,000 on average. Rent is about $2,043/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $829,000, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. The suburbs are where most ...

3 replies 20 upvotes housing
Aria Stewart

Job hunting in Davis -tips?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Been living here since 2014. Crime rate is something to consider -Davis sits at 153.4 per 100K. Rent is about $2,043/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 66,801 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What do you all...

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Wyatt Chavez

Raising a family in Davis -thoughts?

Anyone else feel this way? I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $2,043/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Davis sits at 153.4 per 100K. With a population of 66,801, Davis is a smaller city. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely fr...

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Brielle Hughes

What to expect moving to Davis?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We're a young couple and The median home value here is around $829,000, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $87,421, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to conside...

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charlottevibes2024

How is Davis for outdoor activities?

You can expect to pay around $2,043 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Is this normal for Davis? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food s...

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Claire Cruz

Is public transit usable in Davis?

We're a young couple and It's a a smaller city city with about 66,801 people. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young s...

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austin_living

Grocery stores in Davis -recommendations?

Hi all, I'm single, late 50s, and With a population of 66,801, Davis is a smaller city. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit nee...

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Wyatt Chavez

Anyone work in healthcare in Davis?

Hey folks, My partner and I are Crime rate is something to consider -Davis sits at 153.4 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has in...

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Gabriel Baker

Davis quality of life -am I missing something?

Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 5.3%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,043 for rent here. Median household income is $87,421, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhood...

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Joseph Williams

Thinking about relocating to Davis from Dallas

First post here. It's a a smaller city city with about 66,801 people. Household incomes average around $87,421 in Davis. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Zoe Kelly

Cheapest neighborhoods in Davis?

First post here. We're a young couple and Crime rate is something to consider -Davis sits at 153.4 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $2,043 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 66,801 people. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. The school system vari...

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Samuel Carter

Davis in the winter -how bad?

Hi all, Median household income is $87,421, which feels pretty solid for the ar

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Nathan M.

Housing market in Davis right now

First post here. Just moved here 8 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Davis sits at 153.4 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Anyone in a similar situation? The weather takes some getting used to.

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