At a Glance
Median Income
$64,497
$36,583 per capita
Home Value
$162,900
Zillow: $183,888
Median Rent
$930/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
595/100K
3,826/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.0%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
282 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Davenport residents earn a median household income of $64,497 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,583. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,239 business establishments, including 496 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Davenport is $162,900 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,888. Median rent is $930/month, with 30.0% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Davenport reports 595 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,826/100K. The murder rate is 2.0/100K.
Education
30.0% of adults in Davenport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Davenport has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population101,083
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density1,574/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,497
Per Capita$36,583
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$13,291M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,900
Rent$930
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$183,888
Housing Units46,830
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent595/100K
Property3,826/100K
Murder2.0/100K
Assault390/100K
Burglary728/100K
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,236/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days282/yr
Rain30.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation666 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.0%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Davenport was founded in 1836.
The median home in Davenport was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
There are 496 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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