Yolo County

Yolo County is located in Northern California’s Sacramento Valley, immediately west of the city of Sacramento and bordered by the Sacramento River along much of its eastern edge. Established in 1850 as one of California’s original counties, it developed around agriculture supported by river and valley soils, with later growth tied to the Sacramento metropolitan region and the presence of the University of California, Davis. The county is mid-sized in population, with about 220,000 residents. Its landscape ranges from intensively farmed valley floor to the rolling Capay Valley and the low mountains of the Coast Range to the west. Land use is predominantly rural, though Woodland and Davis form the main urban centers. The economy is anchored by agriculture, food processing, education and research, and regional commuting. The county seat is Woodland.

Yolo County is located in Northern California in the Sacramento Valley, immediately west of Sacramento County and including the cities of Davis, Woodland (the county seat), and West Sacramento. For local government and planning resources, visit the Yolo County official website.

Population Size

According to the U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts for Yolo County, California, Yolo County had:

• Population (2020): 216,403
• Population (2023 estimate): 223,612

Age & Gender

According to U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (latest available county profile values):

• Under 18 years: 20.9%
• Age 65 and over: 12.8%
• Female persons: 50.3%
• Male persons (derived as remainder): 49.7%

Racial & Ethnic Composition

According to U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts (race categories shown by Census as “alone,” unless noted):

• White alone: 60.3%
• Black or African American alone: 3.0%
• American Indian and Alaska Native alone: 1.3%
• Asian alone: 13.6%
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone: 0.4%
• Two or more races: 10.3%
• Hispanic or Latino (of any race): 23.8%

Household & Housing Data

According to U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts:

• Households: 73,547
• Persons per household: 2.74
• Owner-occupied housing unit rate: 53.5%
• Median value of owner-occupied housing units: $529,700
• Median gross rent: $1,652
• Housing units: 80,733
• Building permits (2023): 1,127

Yolo County combines a dense university-centered city (Davis), the county seat (Woodland), and large rural/agricultural areas; this mix can create uneven last‑mile infrastructure and service availability that affects digital communication. Direct countywide email-usage statistics are not typically published, so email adoption is summarized using proxy indicators such as household internet/computer access and age structure.

Digital access indicators (proxies for email use)

The U.S. Census Bureau (ACS) tables on computers and internet subscriptions provide county estimates for broadband subscriptions and device availability, which closely track the ability to use email at home.

Age distribution and influence on adoption

The county’s age profile, available via ACS demographic tables, is shaped by UC Davis and student populations (higher daily online communication), alongside older rural residents who have historically lower rates of home broadband adoption.

Gender distribution

Email access differences by gender are generally smaller than differences by age and income; county sex composition is available from ACS population estimates.

Connectivity and infrastructure limitations

Rural service constraints are reflected in the FCC National Broadband Map and local planning context from the Yolo County government, which document coverage variability relevant to reliable email access.

Yolo County is in Northern California’s Sacramento Valley, immediately west of Sacramento, and includes the cities of Davis, West Sacramento, Woodland (the county seat), and extensive agricultural areas as well as the sparsely populated Yolo Bypass and foothill edges toward the Coast Range. Connectivity conditions reflect this mix: relatively dense, urbanized corridors along Interstate 80 and State Route 113 generally support stronger mobile network performance, while large tracts of farmland, floodplain, and low-density rural roads can reduce coverage consistency and indoor signal strength. The county’s major population centers are concentrated in the southeast (West Sacramento/Davis area) and along the I‑5/I‑80 corridors, with lower population density in the western and northern rural areas.

Data scope and limitations (county-specific vs statewide)

County-level statistics on “mobile phone penetration,” device types, and household adoption exist for some indicators (notably from the U.S. Census Bureau). Detailed, carrier-specific mobile performance and subscription metrics are often published at broader geographies (state/metro) or via proprietary datasets. Network availability datasets (coverage) also differ from adoption datasets (subscriptions/usage); both are summarized separately below.

Network availability (coverage) in Yolo County

Network availability describes whether mobile broadband service is reported as present in an area; it does not indicate that households subscribe or that service works reliably indoors.

FCC mobile broadband coverage reporting (4G/5G)

The primary federal source for reported mobile broadband availability is the FCC’s Broadband Data Collection (BDC), which provides provider-reported coverage for:

• 4G LTE (mobile broadband)
• 5G (including multiple technology categories, depending on how the map is viewed and filtered)

Coverage can be explored at the county level using the FCC’s mapping tools and data downloads:

• FCC’s map-based availability viewer: FCC National Broadband Map
• FCC BDC data program documentation: FCC Broadband Data Collection

County-level interpretation note: FCC mobile coverage layers are based on carrier submissions and may overstate on-the-ground experience (especially indoors or in fringe rural areas). The FCC map is best used to distinguish broad availability patterns (urban corridors vs rural gaps), not day-to-day reliability.

California statewide broadband mapping context

California maintains complementary broadband mapping and planning resources that contextualize mobile and fixed broadband conditions and regional priorities:

• State broadband office (planning and data context): California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Broadband
• State mapping and analytics portal: California Broadband for All

Yolo-specific takeaway (availability): Reported 4G LTE availability is typically widespread along highways and in incorporated cities, while 5G availability tends to be more concentrated in the most populated areas and travel corridors. Precise counts of covered square miles or population covered by technology require direct extraction from FCC BDC layers for Yolo County and vary by carrier and 5G category.

Household adoption and access indicators (actual use/subscription)

Adoption describes whether residents actually have phone service, smartphones, and/or internet subscriptions. This is distinct from network presence.

Mobile phone service and smartphone access (Census-derived)

The U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) provides county-level indicators related to:

• Households with a cellular data plan
• Households with smartphone(s)
• Households with broadband subscriptions (with multiple subscription types, depending on table/year)

These indicators are commonly accessed via:

• Census.gov data portal (data.census.gov)
• ACS program overview: American Community Survey (ACS)

Important distinction: ACS measures household-reported subscription/access, not signal quality or geographic availability. ACS also reports margins of error, which can be meaningful at county level.

Broadband subscription context (mobile vs fixed)

ACS tables that differentiate subscription types enable analysis of how often households rely on cellular data plans relative to cable/fiber/DSL. This is one of the most direct ways to describe “mobile internet adoption” at county scale without relying on proprietary carrier statistics.

Yolo-specific limitation: A single, definitive “mobile penetration rate” for the county is not consistently published as a headline metric across federal sources. Instead, adoption is best represented by ACS household measures such as “cellular data plan” and “smartphone” availability, combined with broadband subscription categories.

Mobile internet usage patterns (4G vs 5G use vs availability)

Availability vs usage

• Availability (network-side): FCC BDC indicates where 4G LTE and 5G are reported to be available.
• Usage (user-side): Public county-level datasets typically do not report the share of residents actively using 5G-capable service plans or the share of traffic on 5G vs 4G within the county.

Practical county-level proxies for usage

Publicly available proxies that can be used without speculation include:

• Smartphone prevalence and cellular data plan adoption (ACS): indicates the base of mobile internet users and households that can use mobile broadband.
• Broadband subscription mix (ACS): indicates how many households rely on cellular data plans relative to fixed broadband.

Limitation: County-level splits such as “percent of mobile users on 5G” are generally not available from federal statistical releases; such figures are more commonly derived from carrier or third-party analytics.

Common device types (smartphones vs other devices)

Smartphones as the primary mobile access device

At the county level, the most defensible public indicator of device type prevalence is ACS household reporting on smartphone availability. This can be contrasted with:

• Households with a cellular data plan (service access)
• Households with other computing devices (desktop/laptop/tablet), where relevant ACS tables are used

Source for device and subscription indicators:

• Census.gov (ACS tables on computers and internet subscriptions)

Device-type limitation: Public county-level data rarely itemizes “feature phones” vs smartphones directly as a penetration statistic. ACS focuses on household availability of smartphones and computing devices rather than enumerating handset categories in the way market research firms do.

Demographic and geographic factors influencing mobile usage and connectivity

Urban–rural geography and land use

• Urbanized areas (Davis, West Sacramento, Woodland): Higher population density supports denser cell site placement and tends to correspond with broader 5G reporting and better average indoor performance.
• Agricultural and floodplain areas (e.g., Yolo Bypass): Lower density and large open tracts can reduce tower density and create larger coverage cells, which can affect edge-of-cell performance and in-building coverage.

County geography and jurisdictions can be referenced via:

• Yolo County official website

Transportation corridors and coverage concentration

Major corridors such as I‑80 and I‑5 typically receive stronger carrier investment due to traffic volumes and logistical importance. This pattern is visible in many counties when comparing reported coverage layers to rural backroads using the FCC National Broadband Map.

Socioeconomic factors tied to adoption (measured via ACS)

County-level adoption differences are commonly associated (in ACS analyses) with:

• Income and poverty status
• Age distribution
• Student population concentrations (notably relevant given UC Davis in the county)
• Housing type (multi-unit vs single-family) as it relates to fixed broadband availability and cost

These factors are measurable through ACS demographic and housing tables via Census.gov. The linkage to mobile adoption is evidence-based only when shown through ACS cross-tabulations or comparable published analyses; public sources generally do not provide a single county-issued report attributing mobile usage patterns to each factor.

Summary: availability vs adoption (clearly distinguished)

• Network availability: Best documented through provider-reported FCC BDC coverage for 4G LTE and 5G, viewable on the FCC National Broadband Map. This describes where service is reported to exist, not how many people subscribe or the quality experienced indoors.
• Household adoption and access: Best documented through Census.gov (ACS), using household indicators such as presence of smartphones and cellular data plans, and the mix of broadband subscription types. This describes what households report having, not whether networks are available everywhere in the county.

Public, county-specific mobile adoption metrics beyond ACS (such as “share of residents using 5G” or carrier-level market shares) are generally not available in authoritative government publications at the county level; presenting those figures requires non-government datasets that are not standardized across providers.

Yolo County is a Sacramento Valley county in Northern California, anchored by Woodland (county seat) and Davis (home to UC Davis). Its mix of a major university population, state‑capital commuter ties, and a large agricultural base (notably along the I‑5 and Sacramento River corridors) tends to produce relatively high digital connectivity alongside age- and occupation-based differences in platform choice and engagement.

User statistics (penetration / active use)

• County-level social media penetration: Publicly comparable, methodologically consistent county-specific “active social media user” estimates are not routinely published by major U.S. survey programs. As a result, county-specific penetration is commonly inferred from statewide/national benchmarks rather than directly measured.
• Benchmarks for context (U.S. adults): Nationally, ~7 in 10 U.S. adults use social media (varies by survey year and platform definitions), providing the most widely cited baseline for local areas. See Pew Research Center’s Social Media Fact Sheet.
• Local factors influencing likely use: UC Davis and the City of Davis skew younger and more college-attending than many counties, a pattern associated with higher social media usage in national surveys (see age trends below). Countywide usage is therefore expected to be shaped by the concentration of students/young professionals in Davis and more mixed-age populations in Woodland and unincorporated communities.

Age group trends (who uses social media most)

Based on national survey patterns that are commonly used to contextualize local areas:

• Highest use: Ages 18–29 consistently report the highest social media usage across major platforms.
• Next highest: Ages 30–49 generally remain heavy users, though platform mix shifts (more Facebook/Instagram; less Snapchat).
• Lower but substantial use: Ages 50–64 show moderate usage with stronger preference for Facebook and increasing YouTube consumption.
• Lowest use: Ages 65+ have the lowest overall usage but are a large and growing segment on Facebook and YouTube in national tracking. Source: Pew Research Center’s platform-by-age estimates.

Gender breakdown

• Across many platforms, gender differences are platform-specific rather than uniform. Nationally tracked patterns frequently show:
  • Women more represented on Pinterest and often slightly higher on Facebook/Instagram in some survey waves.
  • Men often more represented on Reddit and some professional/interest communities.
• The most consistent way to characterize Yolo County is that gender composition of users likely varies by platform, mirroring national distributions reported by Pew rather than a single countywide split. Source: Pew Research Center’s platform-by-gender tables.

Most-used platforms (with percentages where possible)

County-specific platform shares are not consistently published in reputable public datasets; the most defensible percentages come from national sources used as contextual benchmarks:

• YouTube: Among the highest reach platforms among U.S. adults (often reported in the ~80%+ range in recent Pew fact sheets).
• Facebook: Broad reach among adults (commonly ~60%+ in Pew reporting), especially strong among 30+ and older cohorts.
• Instagram: High usage among younger adults; mid-range overall adult reach (often ~40–50% in Pew reporting).
• TikTok: Concentrated among younger adults; overall adult reach typically below YouTube/Facebook/Instagram but significant and rising in recent years.
• LinkedIn: More concentrated among college-educated and professional users; relevant for UC Davis affiliates, Sacramento-region commuters, and knowledge-work sectors. Source for platform percentages: Pew Research Center’s Social Media Fact Sheet (platform penetration).

Behavioral trends (engagement patterns / preferences)

• Age-driven platform selection: Younger residents (notably college-age populations in Davis) tend to concentrate attention on Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube, while older residents show stronger reliance on Facebook and YouTube (pattern consistent with Pew age gradients).
• Video-first consumption: Short-form and on-demand video (TikTok and YouTube) is a dominant engagement format nationally; this aligns with university-driven content sharing (campus life, events) and regional lifestyle content (food, outdoors, local news clips).
• Community and local-information use: Facebook Groups and local pages are widely used in many U.S. communities for neighborhood updates, buy/sell exchanges, and event discovery, which fits Yolo County’s mix of city and rural community networks.
• Professional/academic signaling: A major research university presence supports comparatively higher relevance of LinkedIn and X (Twitter) for academic, research, and civic discourse than in counties without a similar institutional anchor, though overall reach for these platforms remains smaller than YouTube/Facebook/Instagram in national data.
• Mobile-centric engagement: Social browsing, messaging, and video viewing are primarily mobile behaviors; counties with large student and commuter populations typically exhibit heavy mobile usage patterns consistent with national norms.

Primary reference for reported U.S. platform usage shares and demographic patterns: Pew Research Center (Social Media Fact Sheet).

Yolo County maintains family-related public records primarily through vital records and court records. Birth and death certificates are issued and archived by the Yolo County Public Health – Vital Records office; marriage records are handled by the Yolo County Clerk-Recorder. Adoption records are generally created and maintained through the Superior Court and state systems rather than being openly published as public indexes.

Public database availability is limited for vital records; Yolo County does not provide unrestricted online search of birth and death certificates. The Clerk-Recorder provides office-based access and recorded-document services; related information and request methods are posted on the Clerk-Recorder site.

Access occurs through in-person requests or mail requests to the appropriate office, using county forms and identity requirements listed on the Vital Records and Clerk-Recorder pages. Court-related family and associate records (such as family case filings) are administered by the Superior Court of California, County of Yolo; case access is typically available via the court clerk’s office and any court-provided case access tools.

Privacy restrictions apply. California law restricts access to certified copies of birth and death certificates and limits disclosure of adoption records; informational copies and redactions may apply depending on record type and requester status.

Types of records available

Marriage records

• Marriage license and marriage certificate (county record): A marriage license is issued before the ceremony; after the officiant returns the completed license to the county, the record is registered and a marriage certificate can be issued.
• Public vs. confidential marriage license (California categories):
  • Public marriage license: Generally available to the public as an informational record; certified copies are restricted to authorized recipients under California law.
  • Confidential marriage license: Not part of the public record; certified copies are limited to the parties named on the record.

Divorce and annulment records

• Divorce case records (court file): The superior court maintains the case docket and filed documents (e.g., petition, response, declarations, orders).
• Divorce decree / final judgment (Judgment of Dissolution): The court’s final judgment ending the marriage; may include attached orders.
• Annulment case records and judgment (Judgment of Nullity): Court records and the final judgment declaring a marriage null/void or voidable under California law.
• State “divorce certificate” (vital record): California also maintains a statewide vital record of dissolutions/annulments for certain years; this is not the same as a court judgment and typically contains limited abstracted information.

Where records are filed and how they can be accessed

Marriage records (Yolo County Recorder/County Clerk)

• Filed/registered with: Yolo County Clerk-Recorder (Recorder’s Office) after the officiant returns the completed license for registration.
• Access methods (typical):
  • Request certified copies (authorized individuals only) or informational copies (public marriage records) through the Clerk-Recorder.
  • Requests commonly require identifying details (names and date range), payment of statutory fees, and identity verification for certified copies.
• Reference: Yolo County Clerk-Recorder (official county source) https://www.yolocounty.gov/government/general-government-departments/clerk-recorder

Divorce and annulment records (Yolo County Superior Court)

• Filed with: Superior Court of California, County of Yolo (family law).
• Access methods (typical):
  • Case indexes and registers of actions are maintained by the court; copies of filed documents and the final judgment are available through court records requests or viewing procedures for non-confidential portions.
  • Electronic access, where available, is subject to court rules and redactions; some records require in-person or clerk-assisted retrieval.
• Reference: Superior Court of California, County of Yolo (official court source) https://www.yolo.courts.ca.gov/

State-level dissolution/annulment vital records (California Department of Public Health)

• Maintained by: California Department of Public Health, Vital Records (for statewide dissolution/annulment certificate/record for covered years).
• Access methods (typical): Requests are processed by CDPH Vital Records under state rules; this record is distinct from a county court judgment.
• Reference: CDPH Vital Records https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CHSI/Pages/Vital-Records.aspx

Typical information included in these records

Marriage license / marriage certificate

Common data elements include:

• Full legal names of the parties
• Date and place of marriage (city/county)
• Date the license was issued and the recording/filing date
• Name and title/authority of the officiant and signature attestations
• Ages or dates of birth (varies by form and era), and other identifying details used for registration
• For confidential licenses, the record is not publicly searchable and is issued only to the parties named on the record

Divorce / dissolution judgment (decree) and court file

Common data elements include:

• Case number, filing date, party names, and court location
• Type of proceeding (dissolution, legal separation, nullity)
• Date of judgment and marital status termination date
• Orders regarding:
  • Division of community and separate property and allocation of debts
  • Spousal support (amount, duration, termination conditions)
  • Child custody/legal decision-making and visitation schedule (when applicable)
  • Child support, including guideline findings and add-ons (when applicable)
  • Name restoration orders (when requested)
• Filed attachments may include financial declarations and other sensitive documents; public access is limited by confidentiality rules and redactions

Annulment / nullity judgment and court file

Common data elements include:

• Case number, party names, and judgment date
• Determination that the marriage is void/voidable and the legal basis cited in the proceeding
• Orders addressing property issues, support, and custody/support of children when applicable

Privacy and legal restrictions

Certified vs. informational copies (marriage)

• Certified copies of California vital records are restricted to authorized recipients and require identity verification under penalty of perjury.
• Informational copies of public marriage records are generally available to the public but are marked as not valid to establish identity.
• Confidential marriage records are not open to public inspection; certified copies are generally limited to the parties to the marriage.

Court record confidentiality (divorce/annulment)

• Many divorce and nullity case documents are available as court records, but access is limited by:
  • Mandatory redaction rules for personal identifiers (such as Social Security numbers and financial account numbers) in publicly accessible filings.
  • Confidential/controlled-access filings in family law matters (commonly including certain custody evaluations, child abuse reports, psychological evaluations, and other protected materials).
  • Sealed records and protective orders, which restrict inspection and copying.

Identity and eligibility requirements

• Government agencies and courts typically require sufficient identifying information to locate a record and may require proof of identity or a sworn statement for restricted records.
• Fees, processing times, and permissible request channels are governed by county procedures, court rules, and California statutes and regulations.

Yolo County is in Northern California’s Sacramento Valley, immediately west of Sacramento, and includes the cities of Davis, Woodland (county seat), West Sacramento, and Winters plus rural agricultural communities. The county’s population is about 220,000 (U.S. Census Bureau; recent ACS 5‑year estimates), with a mix of university-centered neighborhoods (UC Davis in Davis), state-government-adjacent communities (West Sacramento), and extensive farmland.

Education Indicators

• Public school systems (count and names)

  • Yolo County’s K–12 public education is delivered through multiple school districts rather than a single countywide district. Major unified/elementary districts include Davis Joint Unified, Woodland Joint Unified, Washington Unified (West Sacramento), Winters Joint Unified, Esparto Unified, Dixon Unified (serves parts of the county regionally), and Yolo County Office of Education (YCOE) programs (including alternative/juvenile court/community placements).
  • A complete, current roster of schools by district is maintained through the California Department of Education (CDE) School Directory: California school directory listings.
    Note: A single authoritative “number of public schools in the county” changes year to year with openings/closures; the directory is the most reliable countywide source for school names.

• Student–teacher ratios and graduation rates

  • Student–teacher ratios are reported by district and school in CDE staffing and accountability files. Countywide ratios vary notably between elementary and secondary grades and by district enrollment size. The most consistent public reference points are CDE district profiles and school accountability dashboards rather than a fixed countywide ratio.
  • Graduation rates (4‑year cohort) are reported annually in the CDE California School Dashboard at the school, district, and county level: California School Dashboard (graduation rates and outcomes).
    Proxy note: For a countywide summary, the Dashboard’s county view is the most recent standardized source; it is preferred over older static PDF reports.

• Adult educational attainment (county residents)

  • The county’s adult education profile is strongly influenced by UC Davis and associated research/technical employment. The most recent ACS 5‑year estimates report educational attainment shares for adults (25+), including high school diploma (or equivalent) and bachelor’s degree or higher; official values are available in the U.S. Census Bureau ACS table S1501 for Yolo County: U.S. Census Bureau data (ACS educational attainment).
    Proxy note: The ACS is the standard source for countywide adult attainment and is more current and comparable than one-off local surveys.

• Notable programs (STEM, CTE/vocational, AP/college credit)

  • STEM emphasis is common in Davis-area schools due to proximity to UC Davis, including advanced math/science course pathways and science fair/research partnerships (program availability varies by campus and year).
  • Career Technical Education (CTE) and vocational pathways are offered across county districts (examples often include health sciences, information technology, agriculture/mechanics, construction trades, business/marketing). CDE maintains CTE pathway reporting and program information through district profiles and CTE data: CDE Career Technical Education.
  • Advanced Placement (AP) and dual-enrollment/college-credit opportunities are commonly provided at comprehensive high schools (availability varies by school). AP participation and performance are often summarized in school profile materials and accountability reporting.

• School safety measures and counseling resources

  • Public schools in California generally operate with layered safety practices such as controlled campus access, visitor check-in, emergency preparedness drills, and coordination with local law enforcement; specifics are set at district/school level and reflected in site safety plans and board policies.
  • Student support services typically include school counselors, psychologists (where staffed), and referral pathways to county behavioral health resources. Countywide youth and school-linked service coordination is commonly routed through district student services departments and Yolo County Office of Education programs: Yolo County Office of Education.
    Data note: Staffing levels (counselor-to-student, etc.) are not reliably summarized as one countywide figure; district reporting is the most accurate source.

Employment and Economic Conditions

• Unemployment rate (most recent year available)

  • The official local labor market measure is published by the California Employment Development Department (EDD) for Yolo County (monthly and annual averages). The most recent year’s annual average unemployment rate is available in EDD labor force data: California EDD labor market information (local area unemployment).
    Proxy note: Yolo County unemployment typically tracks the Sacramento region and statewide cycles, with seasonal variation influenced by agriculture and education.

• Major industries and employment sectors

  • Large employment bases include:
    • Education services (notably UC Davis and K–12 districts)
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Public administration (including state-government-adjacent employment in West Sacramento/Sacramento)
    • Retail trade and accommodation/food services
    • Agriculture and food/ag-related production (countywide rural areas)
    • Professional, scientific, and technical services (university and regional spillovers)
  • County industry distributions are reported in ACS “industry by occupation” tables and EDD industry employment series: ACS employment by industry.

• Common occupations and workforce breakdown

  • Common occupational groups in the county generally include education, training, and library occupations; management and business operations; office and administrative support; health care practitioners/support; sales; and service occupations (food service, building maintenance).
  • Occupation group shares and counts are available from ACS tables (standard SOC groupings): ACS occupation profiles.

• Commuting patterns and mean commute time

  • Commuting is shaped by Davis/UC Davis employment, Sacramento-area job access, and I‑80 and US‑50 corridors. The county includes both shorter intra-city commutes (Davis, Woodland) and longer cross-county commutes into Sacramento and surrounding counties.
  • The mean travel time to work and mode split (drive alone, carpool, transit, bicycle, walk) are reported by the ACS (table S0801): ACS commuting characteristics.
    Proxy note: Davis has a comparatively high bicycle mode share relative to many California counties; this can affect countywide mode statistics depending on the year and population weighting.

• Local employment vs. out-of-county work

  • A substantial share of residents commute to jobs outside the county, particularly into Sacramento County (state government, health systems, private sector), while UC Davis anchors significant in-county employment.
  • The most standardized public source for resident/worker flow and “inflow/outflow” is the Census Bureau’s LEHD OnTheMap: LEHD OnTheMap (commuting inflow/outflow).

Housing and Real Estate

• Homeownership rate and rental share

  • The owner-occupied versus renter-occupied split is published by the ACS (table DP04) for Yolo County: ACS housing tenure (owner vs. renter).
  • Countywide, the presence of UC Davis contributes to a sizeable rental market (student and workforce renters), while Woodland, Winters, and unincorporated areas include larger owner-occupied shares.

• Median property values and recent trends

  • Median home value (owner-occupied housing unit value) is reported in ACS DP04 and is the standard countywide benchmark: ACS median home value.
  • Recent trends have generally followed broader Northern California patterns: rapid appreciation during 2020–2022, followed by moderation as interest rates rose; localized variation is common (Davis typically higher due to constrained supply and university demand; West Sacramento influenced by Sacramento metro growth).
    Proxy note: For transaction-based, more current trend lines, countywide MLS series are often used, but ACS remains the most standardized public dataset.

• Typical rent prices

  • Median gross rent is published in ACS DP04: ACS median gross rent.
  • Davis rents tend to be elevated relative to much of the county due to student demand and limited vacancy; Woodland and Winters often show lower medians than Davis, with West Sacramento reflecting Sacramento metro pricing.

• Types of housing

  • Housing stock includes:
    • Single-family detached homes (common across Woodland, Winters, many West Sacramento neighborhoods, and rural areas)
    • Apartments and multi-family rentals (especially in Davis and West Sacramento)
    • Townhomes/condominiums (notably in infill and newer developments)
    • Rural residential lots and farm-adjacent housing in unincorporated areas
  • ACS DP04 provides structure-type distributions (single-family vs multi-unit): ACS housing structure type.

• Neighborhood characteristics (proximity to schools/amenities)

  • Davis: compact, bike-oriented circulation; many neighborhoods have proximity to schools, parks, and UC Davis-related amenities; substantial rental submarkets near campus.
  • Woodland: mix of established subdivisions and newer growth areas; access to county services and regional retail; school proximity varies by subdivision layout.
  • West Sacramento: neighborhoods oriented around riverfront redevelopment, industrial/employment areas, and freeway access to Sacramento; amenities and school access vary widely by subarea.
  • Winters/Esparto and rural communities: smaller-town form and rural adjacency; fewer large multifamily clusters; longer trips for specialized services.

• Property tax overview (average rate and typical homeowner cost)

  • California property taxation is governed largely by Proposition 13 rules; the baseline ad valorem rate is commonly near 1% of assessed value, with additional voter-approved local assessments (bonds/special taxes) varying by location within the county. An overview is provided by the California State Board of Equalization: California property tax overview (BOE).
  • Typical annual tax bills therefore vary primarily by assessed value at purchase and by local district levies. County-specific billing and rates are administered by the Yolo County Auditor-Controller/Tax Collector (official tax bill and levy detail): Yolo County property tax administration.
    Proxy note: A single “average homeowner property tax cost” is not a stable countywide statistic due to Prop 13 assessment differences across purchase years; parcel-level assessed values drive most variation.*