The Town FilesDavenport, Iowa
City in Scott County · population 101,724 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $166,400
- Household income
- $66,200
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 49
- Median age
- 37.5
Davenport is a city of 101,724 people in Scott County, Iowa. The median home is worth $166,400, above the typical Iowa town ($156,300). It ranks more vibrant than 99% of Iowa towns, more walkable than 98% of Iowa towns, better for young professionals than 91% of Iowa towns.
How Davenport ranks
Percentile among Iowa towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Iowa towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Davenport is worth $166,400, above the typical Iowa town ($156,300). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $66,200, which is more affordable than 35% of Iowa towns. Median rent is $978 a month. 62.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Davenport | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $166,400 | $156,300 |
| Median rent | $978 | $820 |
| Median household income | $66,200 | $69,254 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 62.9% | 77.1% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1962 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Davenport
| People | Davenport | Typical Iowa town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.4% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 21.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.9% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.2% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.7% | — |
| Work from home | 10.3% | 7.1% |
| Average commute | 19.4 min | 21.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.8% | 88.5% |
Weather in Davenport
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 13.4°F. About 38.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 36.1 inches of snow (typical Iowa town: 32.5 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 118 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
49 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Davenport since 1950, compared with 24 for the typical Iowa town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 13, 1974 about 4.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 11, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 169 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on April 4, 2023.
Severe weather in Scott County since 1996
Scott County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4796: Severe Storms, Flooding, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| August 25, 2023 | Flood | DR-4732: Flooding |
| August 17, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4557: Severe Storms |
| March 23, 2020 | Biological | DR-4483: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3480: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Scott County
Scott County had 90,947 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,138 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Davenport itself the ACS puts it at 4.6%.
Public schools in Davenport
23 public schools with 12,166 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | 9-12 | 1,442 | 15.5 |
| Central High School | 9-12 | 1,431 | 16.3 |
| North High School | 9-12 | 1,303 | 16.9 |
| Adams Elementary School | K-6 | 585 | 15.0 |
| Wilson Elementary School | K-6 | 565 | 14.5 |
| Harrison Elementary School | K-6 | 539 | 15.0 |
| Eisenhower Elementary School | K-6 | 519 | 17.3 |
| McKinley Elementary School | K-6 | 517 | 14.8 |
| Sudlow Intermediate | 7-8 | 503 | 13.2 |
| Truman Elementary School | PK-6 | 499 | 14.3 |
| Garfield Elementary School | K-6 | 484 | 15.6 |
| Jefferson Elementary School | PK-6 | 466 | 12.9 |
Towns near Davenport
- Eldridge, IA5.8 mi · 6,726 people · home $350,500
- Rock Island, IL6.1 mi · 37,108 people · home $125,900
- Bettendorf, IA6.6 mi · 39,102 people · home $306,500
- Moline, IL7.7 mi · 42,985 people · home $146,300
- Milan, IL8.7 mi · 5,097 people · home $119,300
- Park View, IA10.1 mi · 2,709 people · home $276,000
- Silvis, IL10.8 mi · 8,003 people · home $161,600
- East Moline, IL11.5 mi · 21,374 people · home $134,600
Davenport questions
Is Davenport, Iowa a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Davenport scores better for retirees than 2% of Iowa towns and quieter than 4%. 16.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.5).
How much does a house cost in Davenport?
The median owner-occupied home in Davenport is valued at $166,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,200, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $978 a month.
What is the weather like in Davenport?
July highs average 83.9°F and January lows 13.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.8 inches of precipitation a year and 36.1 inches of snow.
Does Davenport get tornadoes?
49 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Davenport since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 13, 1974. The typical Iowa town has had 24.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)