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University Meadows, Davis, CA

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4.3 /5

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University Meadows at a Glance

University Meadows is ranked #22 of 57 neighborhoods in Davis with an overall score of 4.3/5. Its standout factor is schools (4.4/5, 27th of 57 in Davis). The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.8/5).

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Neighborhood Review
Key Words: Campus Adjacent, Rental Heavy, Bike Access

University Meadows is a campus-adjacent pocket of Davis that leans toward rental and multifamily housing serving the university crowd. It is valued more for access than for looks, given how close it puts you to UC Davis and downtown. The Davis fundamentals all apply, flat streets, dense bike access, and a short trip to groceries and campus, which is the main reason people land here. Detail on this specific pocket is thin, so the fair summary is a convenient, campus-oriented area best judged on the individual building and block rather than on a broad neighborhood reputation.

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University Meadows Amenities

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Overall Amenities score: 0.4 (1)

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University Meadows Weather

81%
of possible sunshine
Of all the daylight this spot gets in a year, 81% arrives as sunshine - clouds block the rest.
University Meadows ranks 50th of 57 for sunshine in Davis, though it still out-suns four fifths of Greater Sacramento. Its warmest month is July, averaging 92° highs, and it gets about 19 inches of rain a year, the driest in the city.
Average daily high and low temperature
95°75°55°35°JFMAMJJASONDJul 92°
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Rank in Davis
50th of 57
Across Greater Sacramento
84th percentile
Rain per year
19 in driest in city
Warmest month
Jul 92° avg high
Summer day
57° → 90°F
Winter day
39° → 57°F
Sunshine and temperature figures are 30-year climate averages for this neighborhood's location.

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Schools Serving University Meadows

School NameTypeGradesHouseberry School Score
Fairfield Elementary PrimaryK-5
Pioneer Elementary PrimaryK-5
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High Middle6-8
Davis Senior High High9-12

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Houseberry School Score Data

from CA Dept. of Education

Houseberry recommends using these scores as only a starting point, and conducting your own investigation into what schools fit best for your preferences. School boundaries are not guaranteed and may change. It is important to contact the appropriate school district to confirm enrollment eligibility before making any decision to move to a neighborhood.

University Meadows FAQs

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Is University Meadows a good place to live?

University Meadows ranks 22nd of 57 neighborhoods in Davis with an overall Houseberry score of 4.3 out of 5. Its strongest factor is schools (4.4/5). The trade-off is nearby merchants (1.8/5).

Which schools serve University Meadows?

Schools serving University Meadows, Davis include Fairfield Elementary (3.8/5), Pioneer Elementary (4.9/5), Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High (3.8/5) and Davis Senior High (5.0/5).

What is the weather like in University Meadows?

University Meadows, Davis receives 81% of its possible sunshine, 50th of 57 in Davis. Summer days run 57° to 90°F and winter days 39° to 57°F, July is the warmest month and rainfall averages about 19 inches a year.

Is University Meadows walkable to shops and restaurants?

University Meadows, Davis scores 1.8 out of 5 for nearby merchants. Its overall amenities score is 0.4 out of 5, 25th of 57 in Davis.

What is University Meadows known for?

University Meadows, Davis is associated with Campus Adjacent, Rental Heavy and Bike Access. Its highest-scoring factor is schools (4.4/5).

How does University Meadows compare to other Davis neighborhoods?

University Meadows ranks 22nd of 57 neighborhoods in Davis. It ranks 27th of 57 in Davis for schools (4.4/5) and scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.8/5). The highest-ranked neighborhoods in Davis are Downtown Core Area and University Avenue.

What are the downsides of living in University Meadows?

University Meadows, Davis scores lowest on nearby merchants (1.8/5).

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Downtown Core Area, Davis
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2nd
University Avenue, Davis
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Overall Score : 4.5
University Avenue is a short, three-block residential street running from Second... See Full Page
3rd
Mace Ranch, Davis
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Overall Score : 4.5
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