The population of Davis is about 48,000 and the University's student population is approximately 23,000. Location makes Davis ideal for outdoor recreation.
Winters are mild with temperatures usually above freezing.
Although it rarely snows in winter, rain gear is a must. Summers are sunny, hot, and dry and weather in the spring and fall is the most pleasant in the state. There are about forty-six miles of bike paths and more than 45,000 bicycles. The community is closely tied to the university yet has developed its own recreational, cultural, and community outlets. About 980 acres are used for the central campus, the remainder containing special facilities such as the Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, the California Primate Research Center, the university airport and university agricultural research.