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Average rent in Davenport is approximately $850 per month for the city proper, though neighboring Bettendorf commands higher rents around $1,050 for its superior schools and safety. Together they form the Quad Cities Iowa anchor.
Davenport median rent is $650 below the national median of $1,500/mo — an affordable market.
The largest employer in Davenport is Genesis Health System, making the Village of East Davenport area and nearby neighborhoods popular for commuters looking to minimize travel time.
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Average rent in Davenport is approximately $850 per month for the city proper, though neighboring Bettendorf commands higher rents around $1,050 for its superior schools and safety. Together they form the Quad Cities Iowa anchor.
Davenport is part of the Quad Cities metro spanning Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline in Illinois, straddling the Mississippi River. The combined metro of about 385,000 people functions as a single regional economy and labor market.
Bettendorf is generally considered more desirable than Davenport, with better-rated schools, lower crime, and newer housing stock. It's popular with families and professionals, while Davenport offers more affordable options, a more urban downtown, and the historic Village of East Davenport.
Genesis Health System, John Deere (headquartered in nearby Moline), Rock Island Arsenal, and manufacturing anchor the Quad Cities economy. The region has a strong industrial heritage with diverse manufacturing employers providing stable blue-collar employment.
Davenport has one of the best jazz and blues music scenes in the Midwest, hosting the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival. The Mississippi riverfront, Modern Woodmen Park (minor league baseball), and the River Center offer entertainment options.
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