City of Davis Profile
Population & Housing
Davis is located in Yolo County one of the top ten fastest growing counties based on percentage of change. Davis has been characterized by robust economic and population growth in the last ten years as people and businesses worldwide have realized the many benefits of locating in this desirable California region.
Davis' greatest economic and social resource is its residents. Outstanding professional and technical skills, coupled with progressive and innovative thinking make the population a resource envied in surrounding communities and throughout the State. Davis residents boast the highest level of education in the state with more than 80% of Davis' adult population completing a minimum of one year of college training and more than 60% having attained at least a four-year college degree.
| Davis Population And Housing Estimated Units* | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | Total Housing Units | Occupied Housing Unit | Percent Vacant |
| 64,401 | 25,248 | 24,541 | 2.80% |
| * As of January 1, 2005 | Source: California Department of Finance (E-5 Report) | ||
Housing prices in Davis are generally higher than the rest of the Greater Sacramento Area. This can be attributed to many reasons, including an excellent quality of life, a low crime rate, a premier local school system, the presence of UC Davis, and a convenient location on the I-80 corridor between Sacramento and the bay area. These qualities combined create a high demand to move into this community.
Davis did see significant new home development during the 1990s. The limited potential for new development will continue to affect the Davis housing market and its affordability. Further adding pressure to the housing market will be the projected increase in the UCD student population through 2010, of an additional 5,000 to 6,000 students and about 500 new faculty members, plus additional staff. Affordable housing is a major priority for City Council.
Davis has a highly skilled professional and technical labor force with residents represented at the highest levels of state and national policy decision making. Nearly all of the major administrative agencies for the State of California are represented by Davis residents in key positions.
The work force is engaged in a broad spectrum of employment with primary representation in professional, technical, and governmental (managerial and administrative) occupations. This distribution is due mainly to the City’s close relationship with the University of California campus and the professional and technical environment the university creates.
