Davenport, IA

Davenport IA scores 42/100 on safety (well below average). Crime is about 78% above the national average. Research block-level crime data and visit after dark before you commit.

Detail: overall crime index 178 (100 = avg); violent crime index 167; property crime index 189. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

School quality varies by neighborhood in Davenport. Check GreatSchools.org or your local district for current ratings before you choose a ZIP.

Typical rent in Davenport is about $978/month (affordable). At $978/month for a typical unit, you need about $35,208+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $166,400.

Median household income is $66,200, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($66,200) clears the $35,208 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Temperature data is thin in this report. Pull a 12-month normals chart for Davenport and price summer AC or winter heat before you sign.

Who tends to thrive in Davenport: (1) Renters who want $978/month housing without coastal prices (comfort income is about $35,208) (2) Households earning $35,208+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $978/month (3) Movers with a locked job offer in Davenport who already priced rent and commute (4) Buyers comparing mid-size metros who will tour multiple ZIPs before signing

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 42/100) (2) Households expecting top marks on rent and safety at once (Davenport does not clear every bar) (3) People who will not research ZIP-level crime maps before leasing

Income sniff test: clear about $35,208 household income for $978/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Davenport scores 42/100 on safety with $978/month typical rent. Run the numbers against your income before committing.

Quick checklist before you sign in Davenport, IA: confirm your income clears ~$35,208 for $978/month rent; check the safety score (42/100) against your risk tolerance; verify school ratings for your target ZIP on GreatSchools.org; and price summer/winter utilities for this climate.