Downtown
Downtown Davis is in the heart of the city of Davis, CA. It is boxed in the intersection of the lettered (A–G) and numbered (1–5) streets, incorporating the commercial core, E Street Plaza, Central Park, and the Davis Amtrak station.
Downtown Davis is a culturally vibrant, bike-friendly area known for its local charm. It serves as the commercial, civic, and social hub of Davis, CA.
- Most properties in downtown Davis are condos, apartments, or historic small homes, many of which are rented by students and young professionals. Owner-occupancy remains relatively low (25–30%). The median property price is $ 840,000 as of June 2025.
- Most homes within walking distance of downtown are older Craftsman cottages, mid-century homes, or small apartment buildings, as well as some student rentals and accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and newer condos and townhomes, particularly closer to the train station and Olive Drive. Demand is high for housing close to downtown, particularly for individuals seeking to live car-free.
- Davis has a bike score of 100. It is nationally known as the “Bicycle Capital of America” for its wide bike lanes and paths, public bike racks, low-speed vehicle zones, and pedestrian-priority streets. Davis Bike Loop passes through downtown.
- Downtown is just steps from UC Davis, and that proximity drives:
- A young, diverse population (lots of students, faculty, and staff),
- A walkable environment.
- And businesses that cater to eco-conscious, tech-savvy, and health-minded residents.
- Expect to find coffee shops with bike racks, bookstores, vintage stores, and local produce at the renowned Davis Farmers Market.
- You won’t find big-box retail here. Instead, downtown Davis is filled with locally owned boutiques, art galleries, used bookstores (such as Logos Books), record stores, vintage clothing shops, bike repair shops, banks, salons, and small professional offices.
- Central Park (on B Street) is a vital green space with Davis Farmers Market (Wednesdays & Saturdays), a playground, gardens, shady paths, and community gatherings, free outdoor concerts and seasonal events, and nearby E Street Plaza is a focal point for downtown events, live music, and public art.
- Parking is limited, but walking, biking, or taking the train are convenient options.
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