Davenport, Iowa
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 38% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 52% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 9% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 74% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 25% of US places
- top 6% for natural disaster risk
- top 9% for commute time
- bottom 4% for property crime
Davenport is a city in Iowa with about 101,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include natural disaster risk, commute time, and walkability. It rates lower on violent crime and property crime.
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Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.6 in1.7 in
humid 93%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$60k46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 78% of US places
Home Value$155k47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$890better than 53% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 51% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.76%better than 16% of US places
Income Tax6.00%better than 29% of US places
Sales Tax6.94%better than 68% of US places
Estimated total tax burden12.85%better than 25% of US places
Unemployment5.0%better than 39% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)23°F16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation38.8 in41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall36.1 inbetter than 26% of US places
Sunny Days237 daysbetter than 57% of US places
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 43% of US places
Comfortable Days89 daysbetter than 68% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk23.7better than 94% of US places
Air Quality53 AQIbetter than 9% of US places
School Quality49.2better than 34% of US places
Violent Crime2398/100kbetter than 5% of US places
Property Crime3483/100kbetter than 4% of US places
Community
Population101,44899th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.433rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3972nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9850th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1219th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)72.3%33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)10.8%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)9.1%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.9%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.9%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 91% of US places
Walkability8.6/20better than 79% of US places
Airport Distance141 mibetter than 20% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.6%better than 48% of US places
Amenities Nearby30.66better than 29% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 35% of US places
Similar places
Frequently asked questions
- Is Davenport an affordable place to live?
- Davenport is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 78% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Davenport?
- The median home value in Davenport is $155k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Davenport?
- Median household income in Davenport is $60k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Davenport?
- Median gross rent in Davenport is $890 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Davenport safe?
- Davenport is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2398/100k (better than 5%). Property crime is 3483/100k.
- What is the weather like in Davenport?
- Davenport averages 75°F in July and 23°F in January, with 38.8 in of annual precipitation and about 237 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Davenport?
- Public-school quality in Davenport is below average, scoring better than 34% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Davenport?
- The average one-way commute in Davenport is 18 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)