Davis

North Davis Farms, Davis Neighborhood

North Davis Farms offers a calm, tranquil neighborhood with predominantly single detached homes and row houses built mainly in the 1990s. This area is ideal for anyone seeking spacious homes with four or more bedrooms. The extensive cycling network allows easy and efficient biking due to mostly flat terrain. Parking is generally convenient, and the neighborhood’s street design predominantly accommodates car travel. A few bus lines connect North Davis Farms, with stops located nearby many residences. Primary schools are easily accessible within the neighborhood. Supermarkets and dining options are available, some at a short distance, providing essential conveniences for daily life.

North Davis Farms is a neighborhood to buy a house in for those who prefer a chill ambience. Since there are very few pedestrians, North Davis Farms is relatively calm.

Highlights of North Davis Farms

Parks, schools, dining, and what makes this neighborhood special

🌳 Northstar Park

At the heart of North Davis Farms, Northstar Park offers a tranquil retreat with winding walking trails, scenic ponds, shaded play areas, and sprawling grassy fields—perfect for family outings, dog walks, and community picnics right in the neighborhood.

🏫 Davis Joint Unified School District

Highly regarded for its strong academic programs and vibrant student life, the Davis Joint Unified School District serves the families of North Davis Farms with nearby schools, ensuring convenient access to quality education and a strong sense of community.

🍽️ Marketplace Shopping Center

Located just off Covell Boulevard, this shopping center is a local favorite for its variety of dining options, including Peet’s Coffee, Dos Coyotes Border Café, and pizza spots, making it a convenient and tasty gathering place for North Davis Farms residents.

🛒 Safeway on Covell Blvd

This spacious Safeway grocery store anchors the Marketplace Shopping Center, offering essentials, fresh produce, and a full-service deli just a short walk or bike ride for North Davis Farms households.

🚴 Covell Bike Path

The Covell Bike Path runs directly through North Davis Farms, connecting residents to miles of Davis’s legendary bike network, schools, and greenbelts—encouraging a healthy, car-free lifestyle and neighborhood connectivity.

North Davis Farms

This October in North Davis Farms

Things to do, events, and what's happening this month

October 3–31, 2026

Mercy Hawkins: Waltz of Life & Limb

Pence Gallery • Gallery hours vary

This month-long contemporary art exhibition is an easy downtown Davis outing from North Davis Farms, especially for residents interested in local artists and cultural programming. The exhibit’s October 3 opening and October 17 artist talk provide extra opportunities to meet the artist and explore Davis’s active gallery scene.

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October 4, 2026

Davis Craft and Vintage Fair

Central Park • 10:00 AM–4:00 PM

Central Park is a convenient bike ride or short drive from North Davis Farms, making this a practical family-friendly weekend activity. Residents can browse handmade goods, vintage finds, upcycled items, food, and live music while supporting local makers without leaving Davis.

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October 17, 2026

Davis Sunrise Rotary Oktoberfest 2026

Central Park • 6:00 PM–9:00 PM

This downtown Davis community fundraiser offers an evening of local brews, brats, Bavarian music, vegan options, and games including axe throwing and steinholding. It is close enough for North Davis Farms residents to attend as a relaxed date night or social outing while supporting community projects.

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October 31, 2026

Zombie Bike Parade and Halloweekend Festival

Community Park and Mace Ranch Park • 11:00 AM–3:00 PM

Davis’s signature Halloween celebration is particularly accessible to North Davis Farms families, with a costumed bike parade, free entertainment, crafts, inflatables, train rides, a BMX stunt show, and a skate event. The route and activities spread across nearby Davis parks, creating a full day of seasonal fun.

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October 7–28, 2026

UC Davis Farmers Market

UC Davis Student Community Center South Patio • Wednesdays, 10:00 AM–1:30 PM

This weekday market gives North Davis Farms residents another nearby option for locally grown produce, prepared foods, and campus-community atmosphere. It is useful for a midweek lunch stop, quick grocery shopping, or a casual bike outing, and it complements Davis’s larger weekend market downtown.

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From the Neighborhood

Stories, updates, and things to know in North Davis Farms

Know Your Neighborhood

Local characteristics and demographics for North Davis Farms

Neighborhood Characteristics

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