Grande, Davis
Updated June 22, 2026 · 652 residents
Grande is a quiet residential enclave in North Davis known for its custom homes and immediate access to the city's extensive greenbelt and bike loop system. Residents benefit from exceptional walkability and a tranquil environment that is entirely free from industrial activity.
Key Highlights
About Grande
Located in North Davis, California, the Grande neighborhood developed around a historically contested parcel of land. In 1971, the Davis Joint Unified School District purchased the Grande property for a planned elementary school. Because northern city expansion stalled, the school was never built. In the late 1990s and 2000s, the school district's efforts to sell or swap the land sparked intense local controversy over property valuation. Following negotiations between the city, the school district, and the Grande Neighborhood Association, an agreement was reached in 2008 to transform the site into a 41-unit residential subdivision. Developed by Fouts Homes, this area became known as Grande Village. Today, the neighborhood features custom homes, community gardens, and direct access to the Covell greenbelt and the Davis bike loop.
The neighborhood serves as a peaceful residential hub characterized by well-manicured landscapes and a high density of private backyard amenities. With a perfect score for walkability according to iHuus data, the area offers residents seamless access to recreational spaces and local social hubs via dedicated pedestrian trails. The layout prioritizes a suburban lifestyle, maintaining a clear separation from commercial or industrial zones to ensure a consistent, quiet atmosphere for its inhabitants.
Living here involves balancing a high standard of community infrastructure with the realities of Northern California living. While the area boasts excellent air quality and a strong sense of community, prospective residents should note the local acoustic profile, which is influenced by moderate road traffic. The neighborhood is particularly well-suited for families and individuals who prioritize outdoor recreation and proximity to nature, as the integration with the Davis bike loop makes commuting and leisure travel both efficient and enjoyable.
Neighborhood Scores Across 15 Qualities
Residential spacing and backyard fencing provide a moderate level of separation between neighbors. According to iHuus data, this degree of privacy is slightly higher than the typical experience found elsewhere in Davis.
Continuous sidewalks on both sides of streets and a dedicated off-street pedestrian trail system provide exceptional ease of movement. This area offers superior pedestrian infrastructure compared to the Davis average.
Manicured landscapes and large homes with private pools contribute to a visual environment that is more upscale than the Davis average. According to iHuus data, the area features spacious driveways and well-maintained yards throughout the neighborhood.
Extensive central greenbelts and large southern sports parks provide significant opportunities for outdoor activity with pets. According to iHuus data, the availability of trails and open space in this area is higher than the Davis average.
Residential pockets feature a mix of single-family homes and multi-family complexes, offering a landscape similar to the broader Davis area. Open land and scattered greenery are present, though the neighborhood aligns closely with the city average for semi-rural density.
Local social hubs and leisure spots provide pockets of activity within a largely quiet, suburban environment. According to iHuus data, this area features a more noticeable concentration of social centers than the typical Davis neighborhood.
Steady traffic sounds from a nearby busy street are present, though acoustic levels remain higher than the Davis average according to iHuus data.
Air quality in this area is consistently good, matching the typical levels found across Davis. According to iHuus data, residents can expect mostly clean air with only rare instances of elevated readings.
Residential and recreational spaces define this area, which contains no detectable warehouses or industrial facilities. According to iHuus data, this neighborhood is notably free of industrial hazards compared to the Davis average.
Health insurance access is widespread among residents, with coverage rates significantly higher than the Davis average according to iHuus data.
Voting patterns and census indicators reflect a very strong liberal leaning, which is consistent with the broader Davis area. According to iHuus data, this political alignment is slightly more pronounced here than in the city average.
A balanced mix of young adults, families, and older residents defines the area. This demographic variety is more widespread than the typical age distribution found across Davis.
Flood risk is higher than the Davis average because parts of the area sit within a 500-year floodplain. According to iHuus data, some residual flood risk remains for properties in this neighborhood.
Block-Level Insights for Grande
iHuus Neighborhood Intelligence Insights
Get block-level neighborhood insights for Grande
- Street-level scores — see how individual blocks compare, not just neighborhood averages
- Micro-zone boundaries — identify quiet pockets, flood boundaries, and walkable clusters before you visit
- 15 dimensions in full — walkability, noise, air quality, school quality, insurance coverage, population age profile, urban/rural index, and more
- Boundary risk alerts — know if your address sits near a block boundary where scores drop, the kind of detail no listing will ever mention
- School insights — individual school ratings and insights, not just district-level data
- Compare before you commit — side-by-side data across neighborhoods, down to block precision
No credit card required
Compare with Any Neighborhood
| Dimension | Grande | Adams Terrace |
|---|---|---|
| 🚶 Walkabilityavg 9.47 | ||
| 🔊 Acoustic Comfortavg 4.41 | ||
| 🤫 Privacy Indexavg 5.8 | ||
| 🎨 Visual Appealavg 7.21 | ||
| 🐕 Dog Friendlinessavg 8.49 | ||
| 🗺️ Urban-Rural Indexavg 6.91 | ||
| ✨ Neighborhood Vibeavg 5.48 | ||
| 🏥 Health Insurance Coverageavg 8.51 | ||
| 🌿 Air Qualityavg 8 | ||
| 🏭 Industrial Proximityavg 7.1 | ||
| 🌊 Flood Safetyavg 5.58 | ||
| 🗳️ Ideological Leanavg 9.76 | ||
| 👥 Population Age Profileavg 4.21 | ||
| 🔥 Fire Safety | ||
| 🏫 School Quality |
Grande Rankings
School Districts Serving Grande
Davis Joint Unified School District is a premier academic organization characterized by top-tier performance metrics and high community engagement. While the district maintains a robust portfolio of schools—including several 10/10 elementary and high-performing secondary campuses—it is currently navigating a period of fiscal adjustment due to declining enrollment and budget gaps. Despite these challenges and community concerns regarding the 'high pressure' academic culture and special education staffing, the district demonstrates strong operational health through successful facility modernizations and proactive curriculum updates. It remains a 'Solid/Stable' choice for families, offering a high-quality public education that rivals private institutions, supported by a taxpayer base that continues to fund significant capital improvements.
Schools
School Insights for Grande
Below average outcomes; significant attendance and academic challenges.
School Insights
See what's really behind every school rating near Grande
- Individual school ratings — each school's own score with outcome context, not just a district average
- Enrollment & class size data — student-to-teacher ratio and how it compares to the state average
- Full demographics breakdown — ethnicity and gender composition for every school in the enrollment zone
- Every school in the district — all schools within the enrollment boundary ranked by rating, not just the closest one
- Grade levels & benchmarks — elementary through high school, with below/above state-average flags
No credit card required