South Davis, Davis, CA

Is Davis, CA (South Davis) a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe5

Medium2

Low8

Other21

4 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape0

Child involved4

Assault0

Other0

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime date	Crime description	Address	Crime category
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch radio traffic describes an animal control call on Randall Island involving a confined dog and a reporting party who allegedly threatened the dog if it was not picked up. Animal control requested possible sheriff assistance due to concerns about a potential weapon at the scene.	Randall Island, Courtland, CA 95615	Animal Control
Jul 14, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible minor hit-and-run collision involving a red Toyota RAV4 near Hood Franklin Road in Hood, with officers coordinating vehicle information checks and arranging tow access due to heavy traffic backup.	Hood Franklin Rd, Hood, CA 95639	Traffic
Jul 12, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, an urgent medical aid response was dispatched to an address near 3rd Lane Avenue in district 27.	3rd St, Hood, CA 95639	Medical Emergency
Jul 12, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical crews were dispatched for a possible water rescue near River Road in District 91, with multiple engines, a truck, a boat, and a medic unit assigned.	River Rd, Courtland, CA 95615	Medical Emergency
Jul 12, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, multiple fire and rescue units are dispatched for a possible water rescue near River Road in district 91.	River Rd, Courtland, CA 95615	Medical Emergency
Jul 10, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid dispatched to a location near Third Hollow Drive in District 66 involving Engine 66 and Medic 6066 units assigned to Operations A3.	3rd St, Hood, CA 95639	Medical Emergency
Jul 8, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop near Clarksburg Road and South River Road involving a vehicle with a California license plate.	S River Rd & Clarksburg Rd, Clarksburg, CA 95612	Traffic
Jul 8, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency was reported near 3rd St. Units including Engine 28, Ladder 21, and Medical 8 were assigned to the location.	3rd St, Hood, CA 95639	Medical Emergency
Jul 8, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical aid call was reported near 3rd Street in Hood. Units including Engine 28 and Medic 821 were assigned, but Engine 28 was later canceled.	3rd St, Hood, CA 95639	Medical Emergency
Jul 4, 2026	As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical aid call was reported near 3rd Street in Hood, California. Engine 22 was dispatched to the location.	3rd St, Hood, CA 95639	Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price

$1,320,319

Average Rent

$3,581

Vacancy Rate

10.3%

Nearby neighborhoods

South Davis Overview

South Davis is a suburban neighborhood in Davis, California, known for its mix of medium to small single-family homes and apartments built mostly between 1970 and the present.

The area has a high median home price of $1,320,319 and an average rent of $3,581, with a vacancy rate of 10.3%, indicating some unoccupied housing.

SuburbanHigh EducationExecutive LifestyleMixed Tenure

Quick Facts

Work From Home Rate	32.1%
Vacancy Rate	10.3%

Housing market and real estate character

South Davis features a mix of owner-occupied and rental housing, with many homes built between 1970 and 1999 and some newer construction.

Housing Age	Most homes built 1970-1999 and some post-2000
Housing Type	Medium to small single-family homes and apartments
Owner vs Renter Mix	Mixed ownership and rental occupancy

What buyers will notice right away

Many residences are established but not old, offering a stable housing stock.

Higher vacancy rate may indicate some unoccupied homes or new construction.

Families & Lifestyle

South Davis attracts highly educated professionals and executives, with a strong presence of work-from-home residents and bicycle commuters.

High owner occupancy often points to long-term residential stability.

Strong executive presence shapes neighborhood character.

Executive Professionals — A large share of residents are executives, managers, and professionals, contributing to a sophisticated urban lifestyle.

Active Commuting — Bicycle commuting is popular, supporting an active and environmentally conscious community.

Graduate Degree Holders	46.3%
Executive/Professional Employment	72.3%
Bicycle Commuters	2.8%

Demographics

Graduate Degree Rate	46.3%
Executive/Professional Share	72.3%
Income Rank	Top 15%
Child Poverty Rate	0.9%
Foreign Born	15.9%
Top Languages	["English (78.2%)","Chinese","Spanish","Greek (1.5%)"]
Top Ancestries	["English (19.5%)","Asian (17.6%)","German (15.0%)","Irish (8.7%)","Mexican (8.1%)","Armenian (1.0%)","Danish (2.1%)"]