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Cost of Living in Davenport, IA

Population 100,913 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$978
Median home value$166,400
Median household income$66,200

The median rent in Davenport, IA is $978/month, about the same as the Iowa median and 31% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $166,400, 50% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $66,200 a year, 12% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 17.7%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $39,120/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.5×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $841/mo

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Davenport vs. Iowa vs. U.S.

DavenportIowaU.S.
Median rent$978$972$1,413
Median home value$166,400$208,000$332,700
Median household income$66,200$75,059$80,734
Homeownership rate62.9%71.7%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher29.9%31.4%35.7%
Poverty rate15.2%11.1%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.6%3.6%5.2%
Work from home10.3%11.3%15.1%
Median age37.538.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Davenport, IA?

The median gross rent in Davenport, IA is $978 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Davenport, IA?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $39,120 a year in gross income.

Is Davenport, IA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 31% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.5 times the median household income.

Other cities in Iowa

Des Moines, IARent $1,090 · Income $65,932Cedar Rapids, IARent $967 · Income $70,424Sioux City, IARent $976 · Income $68,906Iowa City, IARent $1,094 · Income $58,546Ankeny, IARent $1,319 · Income $108,198West Des Moines, IARent $1,237 · Income $86,594

Cities with a similar cost of living

Tupelo, MSRent $976 · Income $66,257Springfield, ILRent $975 · Income $66,064Wichita, KSRent $975 · Income $64,620Easley, SCRent $947 · Income $66,299Normal, ILRent $965 · Income $64,785Belvidere, ILRent $991 · Income $64,528

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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