Yolo County sits west of Sacramento in the Central Valley, founded 1850. The county seat is Woodland; other cities include Davis, Winters, and West Sacramento. Known for fertile farmland, UC Davis, and its progressive college-town vibe, Yolo mixes rural and academic lifestyles. Housing includes suburban Davis neighborhoods, older Victorians in Woodland, and farmhouses on open land. Median home prices range US $640 000 – 700 000; new builds cost US $275 – 350 per sq ft. The area is largely rural outside the urban cores. Davis’s university brings stable demand and a cosmopolitan edge, while Woodland maintains classic small-city charm. Proximity: 20 min from Sacramento, 1.5 hours from San Francisco. Yolo County offers affordable access to academia, farmland, and regional commuting.