At a Glance
Median Income
$65,157
$25,523 per capita
Home Value
$297,000
Zillow: $338,572
Median Rent
$2,875/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
74/100K
344/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.4%
85.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
14.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
13.3% smoking rate
How Davenport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Davenport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Davenport a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Davenport residents earn a median household income of $65,157 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,523. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,530 business establishments, including 866 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Davenport is $297,000 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $338,572. Median rent is $2,875/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2011.
Safety & Crime
Davenport reports 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 344/100K.
Education
21.4% of adults in Davenport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
85.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Davenport has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population11,660
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density2,650/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born18.1%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,157
Per Capita$25,523
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty14.4%
County GDP$20,398M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,010
Housing
A
Home Value$297,000
Rent$2,875
Ownership92.8%
Zillow$338,572
Housing Units3,906
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent74/100K
Property344/100K
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,380/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Rain46.1 in/yr
Elevation117 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.4%
High School+85.1%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute41 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Davenport was built in 2011.
The nearest airport is Winter Haven Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
18.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 866 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.