At a Glance
Median Income
$102,917
$55,103 per capita
Home Value
$295,600
Zillow: $339,608
Median Rent
$1,148/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
105/100K
870/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.3%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
11.6% smoking rate
How Bettendorf Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bettendorf's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bettendorf a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bettendorf residents earn a median household income of $102,917 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,103. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,880 business establishments, including 375 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bettendorf is $295,600 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $339,608. Median rent is $1,148/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Safety & Crime
Bettendorf reports 105 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 870/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
51.3% of adults in Bettendorf hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% above the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bettendorf has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population39,297
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density1,845/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born6.8%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$102,917
Per Capita$55,103
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$12,607M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
Housing
A+
Home Value$295,600
Rent$1,148
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$339,608
Housing Units16,543
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent105/100K
Property870/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault57/100K
Burglary165/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,429/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain36.2 in/yr
Elevation669 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.3%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+21.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute19 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Bettendorf was founded in 1903.
The median home in Bettendorf was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 375 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.