Housing data for University of California-Davis, CA
University of California-Davis, CA has an estimated 8,696 residents and 1,723 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is an unincorporated community in Yolo County.
98.3% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,678 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+18.9%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 8,696 (±681)
- Housing units
- 1,723 (±261)
- Households that rent
- 98.3%
- Median gross rent
- $1,678
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +18.9%
What stands out in University of California-Davis
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 87.1% (±15.2 points) in University of California-Davis, higher than in Yolo County (23.3%).
Households without a vehicle: 24.2% (±8.2 points) in University of California-Davis, higher than in Yolo County (7.6%).
Households that rent: 98.3% (±2.0 points) in University of California-Davis, higher than in Yolo County (45.7%).
Households that moved in since 2020: 61.5% (±11.1 points) in University of California-Davis, higher than in Yolo County (28.1%).
- Commute and cars in University of California-Davis
- Renters and owners in University of California-Davis
- How long people stay in University of California-Davis
Housing in University of California-Davis at a glance
- Median rent: $1,678 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,931 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 84.2% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 98.3% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $18,631 median household income
- Types of homes: 87.1% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Bedrooms: 29.7% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 10.5% of homes were built before 1980 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 54.6% heat with electricity
- Commute and cars: 17.8 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: +18.9% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 61.5% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 12.5% of homes have more than 1 person per room
University of California-Davis against Yolo County, its state and the nation
| University of California-Davis | Yolo County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 8,696 (±681) | 220,564 (exact) | 39,287,377 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 1,723 (±261) | 82,447 (±113) | 14,644,735 (±1,665) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 98.3% (±2.0 points) | 45.7% (±1.3 points) | 44.1% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,678 (±$200) | $1,857 (±$42) | $2,036 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $18,631 (±$3,429) | $91,752 (±$3,365) | $99,122 (±$310) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | — | $620,700 (±$8,741) | $734,700 (±$1,307) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | — | $4,749 (±$155) | $5,124 (±$17) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 10.5% (±5.9 points) | 44.9% (±1.7 points) | 56.0% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 17.8 minutes (±4.1) | 24.0 minutes (±0.7) | 28.7 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 63.4% (±10.6 points) | 92.3% (±0.9 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 19.3 years (±0.3) | 32.1 years (±0.2) | 37.9 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
University of California-Davis covers 1.7 square miles of land, about 5,035 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How University of California-Davis has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 7,311 (±586) | 8,696 (±681) | +18.9% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 1,105 (±155) | 1,723 (±261) | +55.9% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $1,354 (±$63) | $1,678 (±$200) | +23.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $20,855 (±$11,612) | $18,631 (±$3,429) | −10.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 99.4% (±1.1 points) | 98.3% (±2.0 points) | −1.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.3% (±1.0 points) | 0.0% (±2.7 points) | −1.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Yolo County
University of California-Davis has no police department of its own in the FBI’s figures, so this is the figure for Yolo County as a whole.
In 2025, the police departments that report for Yolo County recorded 207 violent and 1,439 property crimes per 100,000 residents.
A county-wide figure describes the whole county, not this place; crime varies from one community to the next.
Places near University of California-Davis
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis | 1.7 mi | $2,187 | $866,100 | 56.5% |
| Dixon | 7.2 mi | $1,859 | $604,800 | 38.7% |
| Woodland | 9.2 mi | $1,583 | $548,200 | 41.3% |
| Monument Hills | 11 mi | — | $844,600 | 6.1% |
| West Sacramento | 11 mi | $1,665 | $525,800 | 39.8% |
| Winters | 12 mi | $1,568 | $633,900 | 29.7% |
| Hartley | 13 mi | $1,225 | $840,900 | 26.0% |
| Allendale | 14 mi | — | $1,057,600 | 21.9% |
HUD Fair Market Rent for University of California-Davis, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,659 | $1,670 | $2,135 | $2,956 | $3,095 |
HUD income limits for University of California-Davis, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $27,250 | $45,400 | $72,600 |
| 2 people | $31,150 | $51,850 | $83,000 |
| 3 people | $35,050 | $58,350 | $93,350 |
| 4 people | $38,900 | $64,800 | $103,700 |
| 5 people | $42,050 | $70,000 | $112,000 |
| 6 people | $45,150 | $75,200 | $120,300 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $80,400 | $128,600 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $85,550 | $136,900 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Yolo, CA HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $129,600.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
University of California-Davis is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about University of California-Davis
What is the average rent in University of California-Davis, CA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in University of California-Davis is $1,678 (±$200) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in University of California-Davis?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in University of California-Davis, CA is $1,486 (±$252) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in University of California-Davis rent-burdened?
84.2% of renting households in University of California-Davis pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in University of California-Davis?
University of California-Davis has an estimated 1,460 (±255) renting households, 98.3% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in University of California-Davis?
The median household income in University of California-Davis is $18,631 (±$3,429) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the most common home size in University of California-Davis?
The most common size is 2 bedrooms, 40.2% of homes in University of California-Davis, CA.
Is University of California-Davis growing?
In University of California-Davis, the number of residents went from 7,311 in 2015–2019 to 8,696 in 2020–2024 (+18.9%), a measurable increase.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University of California-Davis CDP, California
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University of California-Davis CDP, California
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University of California-Davis CDP, California
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University of California-Davis CDP, California
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University of California-Davis CDP, California
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — University of California-Davis CDP, California
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — University of California-Davis CDP, California
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Yolo, CA HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Yolo, CA HUD Metro FMR Area
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for University of California-Davis CDP, California (place:81302, in state:06).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .