The Town FilesDavenport, Washington
City in Lincoln County · population 1,703 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $315,900
- Household income
- $76,849
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 30 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 35.6
Davenport is a city of 1,703 people in Lincoln County, Washington. The median home is worth $315,900, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 92% of Washington towns, easier by car than 86% of Washington towns, more walkable than 79% of Washington towns.
How Davenport ranks
Percentile among Washington towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Washington towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Davenport is worth $315,900, below the typical Washington town ($475,000). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $76,849, which is more affordable than 84% of Washington towns. Median rent is $1,068 a month. 68.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Davenport | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $315,900 | $475,000 |
| Median rent | $1,068 | $1,597 |
| Median household income | $76,849 | $90,625 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 5.3× |
| Homeownership | 68.6% | 74.4% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.0% | — |
Who lives in Davenport
| People | Davenport | Typical Washington town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.6% | 17.9% |
| Under 18 | 26.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.6% | 27.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.9% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 7.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 10.0% | 13.4% |
| Average commute | 22.9 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.5% | 93.9% |
Weather in Davenport
July highs average 82.3°F and January lows 19.3°F. About 14.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 30.3 inches of snow (typical Washington town: 4.0 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 175 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Davenport since 1950, compared with 1 for the typical Washington town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on May 6, 2009 about 8.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 26, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 1 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on August 19, 2014.
Severe weather in Lincoln County since 1996
Lincoln County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 4, 2021 | Fire | DR-4584: Wildfires And Straight-Line Winds |
| March 22, 2020 | Biological | DR-4481: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3427: Covid-19 |
| August 4, 2018 | Fire | FM-5266: Angel Springs Fire |
| April 21, 2017 | Flood | DR-4309: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Lincoln County
Lincoln County had 2,662 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,315 a year. Unemployment was 4.9% in 2023; in Davenport itself the ACS puts it at 7.1%.
Public schools in Davenport
4 public schools with 651 students, about 15.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport Elementary | PK-5 | 329 | 16.5 |
| Davenport Senior High School | 6-12 | 302 | 15.1 |
| LINCOLN COUNTY PATHWAYS ACADEMY | 9-12 | 20 | 20.0 |
| Lincoln County Tech | 11-12 | — | — |
Towns near Davenport
- Reardan, WA12.8 mi · 637 people · home $311,300
- Medical Lake, WA22.3 mi · 4,874 people · home $368,700
- Fairchild AFB, WA23.6 mi · 2,695 people · home —
- Airway Heights, WA26.7 mi · 10,757 people · home $348,500
- Wilbur, WA27.0 mi · 895 people · home $221,800
- Four Lakes, WA27.4 mi · 537 people · home —
- Suncrest, WA28.2 mi · 5,413 people · home $522,500
- Cheney, WA28.9 mi · 13,255 people · home $395,900
Davenport questions
Is Davenport, Washington a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Davenport scores better for retirees than 51% of Washington towns and quieter than 38%. 17.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.6).
How much does a house cost in Davenport?
The median owner-occupied home in Davenport is valued at $315,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $76,849, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,068 a month.
What is the weather like in Davenport?
July highs average 82.3°F and January lows 19.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 14.0 inches of precipitation a year and 30.3 inches of snow.
Does Davenport get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Davenport since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on May 6, 2009. The typical Washington town has had 1.
- 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)