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Davis, CA

Davis is the most populous city in Yolo County, California, United States. Located in the Sacramento Valley region of Northern California, the city had a population of 66,850 in 2020, not including the on-campus population of the University of California, Davis, which was over 9,400 (not including students' families) in 2016. As of 2019, there were 38,369 students enrolled at the university.

Davis is located in Yolo County, California, 11 mi (18 km) west of Sacramento, 70 mi (113 km) northeast of San Francisco, 385 mi (619 km) north of Los Angeles, at the intersection of Interstate 80 and State Route 113. Neighboring towns include Dixon, Winters, Woodland, and West Sacramento.

Davis lies in the Sacramento Valley, the northern portion of the Central Valley, in Northern California, at an elevation of about 52 feet (16 m) above sea level.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.5 square miles (27 km2). 10.4 square miles (27 km2) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) of it (0.19%) is water.

The topography is flat, which has helped Davis to become known as a haven for bicyclists.

Davis sits on land that originally belonged to the Indigenous Patwin, a southern branch of Wintun people, who were killed or forced from their lands by the 1830s as part of the California Genocide through a combination of mass murders, smallpox, and other diseases, and both Mexican and American systems of Indigenous slavery. Patwin burial grounds have been found across Davis, including on the site of the UC Davis Mondavi Center. After the killing and expulsion of the Patwin, the territory that eventually became Davis emerged from one of California's most complicated ranchos, Laguna de Santos Callé. The 1852 Land Commission concurred with US Attorneys who argued that the grant was "fraudulent in all its parts," and in his 1860 District Court ruling Justice Ogden Hoffman observed that "It is impossible to contemplate without disgust the series of perjuries which compose the record" of the land grant. Nevertheless, Jerome C. Davis, a prominent farmer and one of the early claimants to land in Laguna de Santos Callé, lobbied the United States Congress to retain the land that eventually became Davis. Davis became a depot on the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1868 when it was named "Davisville" after Jerome C. Davis. However, the post office at Davisville shortened the town name to "Davis" in 1907. The name stuck, and the city of Davis was incorporated on March 28, 1917.

Davis focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Davis Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Get Fit Davis, Community Fitness Davis, and Kaia FIT Davis. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Davis, such as the T. Elliot Weier Redwood Grove and the Putah Creek Riparian Reserve. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Davis, CA are Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art, UC Davis Arboretum Teaching Nursery, and Pence Gallery.

Population: 65,832 (2023). ZIP codes: 95616–95618. Area codes: 530, 837. Elevation: 52 ft. Area: 10.5 square miles (27 km2).

FAQs

Is Davis, CA a good place to live?

Davis is in Yolo County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Davis offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Davis, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals live in Davis and residents tend to be liberal.

Is Davis, CA a wealthy town?

The per capita income in Davis in 2018 was $45,395, which is upper middle income relative to California, and wealthy relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $181,580 for a family of four. However, Davis contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

What is Davis, CA is known for?

Davis is noted for its desirable quality of life, its small-town atmosphere, and its emphasis on parks and open spaces. Davis' parks contain picnic facilities, ball fields, and swimming pools. The Davis Farmers Market is held year-round on Wednesdays and Saturdays in Central Park. It is a unique shopping experience.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Davis

Napa County

Davis’ Recreation and Community Services Department

Get Fit Davis

Community Fitness Davis 

Kaia FIT Davis

T. Elliot Weier Redwood Grove

Putah Creek Riparian Reserve

Jan Shrem and Maria Manetti Shrem Museum of Art

UC Davis Arboretum Teaching Nursery

Pence Gallery

Niche

Neighborhoodscout

Cityofdavis.org

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