Davis, CA
Demographics And Statistics

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Living in Davis, California

Life in Davis research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Davis over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Here's a snapshot of Davis based on the most recently available data.

66,978 Population
$854,622 Median home value
$90,045 Median income
177 Cost of living +77% vs US
$2,187 Median rent
6.3% Unemployment
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Davis SnackAbility

8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 8/10
Housing 9.5/10
Affordability 3/10
Diversity 9.5/10
Safety 6/10
Amenities 10/10
Education 9.5/10
Commute 8/10

Crime in Davis summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Davis. Key points include:

  • There were 1,570 total crimes in Davis in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Davis is 2,397.6 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Davis is 186.3 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Davis is 2,211.3 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Davis is 13.13% above the national average.

1,570
Total Crimes
13.13%
Above National Average
Davis
US

Crime In Davis Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Davis
/ 100k People
California
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 1,570 2,397.6 2,564.5 2,119.2
Violent Crime 122 186.3 486.0 359.0
Murder 1 1.5 4.5 5.0
Robbery 21 32.1 119.1 61.0
Aggravated Assault 81 123.7 325.8 256.0
Property Crime 1,448 2,211.3 2,078.4 1,760.0
Burglary 93 142.0 305.8 229.0
Larceny 1,260 1,924.2 1,345.2 1,272.0
Car Theft 95 145.1 427.5 259.0
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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in Davis summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Davis. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Davis is 177 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Davis is 1.8x higher than the national average.

  • The median home value in Davis is $854,622.

  • The median income in Davis is $90,045.

177
Davis's Overall Cost Of Living
1.8x
Higher Than The National Average
Davis
US

Cost Of Living In Davis Comparison Table

Living Expense Davis California National Average
Overall 177 142 100
Services 109 110 100
Groceries 118 118 100
Health 312 197 100
Housing 119 120 100
Transportation 117 121 100
Utilities 123 121 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Davis, CA Weather

  • The average high in Davis is 74.6° and the average low is 48.5°.

  • There are 44.1 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 21.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.

StatDavis
Average Annual High74.6
Average Annual Low48.5
Annual Precipitation Days44.1
Average Annual Precipitation21.3
Average Annual Snowfall0.0
74.6°
Average High
44.1
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Davis, CA Photos

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Davis Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Davis

The current population in Davis is 66,978. The population has increased 3.3% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 66,978 0.3%
2023 66,801 -0.6%
2022 67,203 -0.0%
2021 67,208 -2.1%
2020 68,640 0.1%
2019 68,543 0.8%
2018 67,988 0.7%
2017 67,500 0.9%
2016 66,886 0.6%
2015 66,510 0.6%
2014 66,093 0.5%
2013 65,770 0.2%
2012 65,616 0.4%
2011 65,359 0.8%
2010 64,842 -

Race / Ethnicity in Davis

White 49.9% (33,413)
African American 2.2% (1,467)
American Indian 0.2% (120)
Asian 24.2% (16,223)
Hawaiian 0.4% (240)
Other 0.9% (604)
Two Or More 7.1% (4,783)
Hispanic 15.1% (10,128)
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Davis is:

  • 49.9% White with 33,413 White residents.

  • 2.2% African American with 1,467 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 120 American Indian residents.

  • 24.2% Asian with 16,223 Asian residents.

  • 0.4% Hawaiian with 240 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.9% Other with 604 Other residents.

  • 7.1% Two Or More with 4,783 Two Or More residents.

  • 15.1% Hispanic with 10,128 Hispanic residents.

Race Davis CA USA
White 49.9% 33.8% 57.4%
African American 2.2% 5.2% 11.9%
American Indian 0.2% 0.3% 0.5%
Asian 24.2% 15.3% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.4% 0.3% 0.2%
Other 0.9% 0.6% 0.6%
Two Or More 7.1% 4.4% 4.3%
Hispanic 15.1% 40.2% 19.3%

Gender in Davis

Female 52.2% (34,963)
Male 47.8% (32,014)
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  • Davis is 52.2% female with 34,963 female residents.

  • Davis is 47.8% male with 32,014 male residents.

Gender Davis CA USA
Female 52.2% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 47.8% 49.9% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Davis for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 1.0% (669)
9-12th Grade 2.0% (1,339)
High School / GED 7.0% (4,688)
Some College 9.0% (6,028)
Associate's Degree 4.0% (2,679)
Bachelor's Degree 32.0% (21,432)
Master's Degree 22.0% (14,735)
Professional Degree 9.0% (6,028)
Doctorate Degree 14.0% (9,376)
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  • 1.0% of adults in Davis completed < 9th grade.

  • 2.0% of adults in Davis completed 9-12th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Davis completed high school / ged.

  • 9.0% of adults in Davis completed some college.

  • 4.0% of adults in Davis completed associate's degree.

  • 32.0% of adults in Davis completed bachelor's degree.

  • 22.0% of adults in Davis completed master's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Davis completed professional degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Davis completed doctorate degree.

Education Davis CA USA
< 9th Grade 1.0% 8.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 2.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 7.0% 20.0% 26.0%
Some College 9.0% 19.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 4.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 32.0% 23.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 22.0% 10.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 9.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 14.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Davis, California

Less than $10,000 10.4% (695,453)
$10,000 to $14,999 4.3% (289,221)
$15,000 to $24,999 4.5% (301,636)
$25,000 to $34,999 7.1% (473,584)
$35,000 to $49,999 6.4% (429,210)
$50,000 to $74,999 11.9% (795,558)
$75,000 to $99,999 9.1% (607,762)
$100,000 to $149,999 14.1% (946,376)
$150,000 to $199,999 9.6% (641,570)
$200,000 or more 22.7% (1,517,424)
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  • 10.4% of households in Davis earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.3% of households in Davis earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.5% of households in Davis earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.1% of households in Davis earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 6.4% of households in Davis earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Davis earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 9.1% of households in Davis earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.1% of households in Davis earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.6% of households in Davis earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 22.7% of households in Davis earn $200,000 or more.

Income Davis CA USA
Less than $10,000 10.4% 4.5% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.3% 2.9% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.5% 5.0% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.1% 5.3% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 6.4% 8.1% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 11.9% 13.0% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.1% 11.6% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.1% 17.8% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.6% 11.3% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 22.7% 20.5% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)