Anna Aljabiry Real Estate

South Davis

West Park

Davis, California neighborhood guide — photos, active listings, and local insight.

West Park is a compact, well-located neighborhood that’s ideal for renters and families seeking quiet, bike-friendly living with close access to Davis amenities.

It strikes a balance between rental affordability and a lush, green, community-oriented environment. Owning property here means spending significantly above the national average price to purchase a home.

Plenty of mature trees and well-maintained yards foster a suburban feel. It’s just a short bike ride from downtown and UC Davis.

  • It’s considered a smaller residential enclave, covering approximately 0.064 square miles with around 285 housing units, making it one of the city’s smaller neighborhoods.
  • Median home value is around $850k
  • The walk Score is 53. You can walk for some errands, but a car is helpful for most needs.
  • Bike Score is 87, which makes West Park an extremely bike-friendly place, like most of Davis. Bike lanes connect directly across town from West Park.
  • The public transit score is a modest 34, but some transit options are available, including Davis Unitrans and Yolo Bus.

West Park FAQ

What is living in West Park, Davis like?
West Park is an established South Davis neighborhood. Like the rest of Davis, it offers quick bike access to UC Davis and downtown on the city's separated bike-path network, assignment to the highly rated Davis Joint Unified School District, and the parks and greenbelts Davis is known for.
What homes are for sale in West Park?
Inventory in West Park is limited and tends to move quickly, mirroring the wider Davis market where homes range from roughly $400,000 for condos and townhomes to $1.2 million-plus for single-family houses. For current West Park listings and pricing, browse homes for sale or ask Anna for a tailored search.
Is West Park a good place to buy a home?
West Park suits buyers who want South Davis convenience with Davis's bike-friendly, university-town lifestyle and top-rated schools. Steady UC Davis demand and the city's firm growth boundary keep values resilient, so well-prepared, pre-approved buyers tend to do best.