Davenport, IA Reviews


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Davenport, Iowa is a city located on the Mississippi River and is known for its vibrant arts and culture scene, as well as its historical landmarks. It has a population of approximately 100,000 residents and is considered one of the largest cities in the state. Many people have chosen to make Davenport their home, and below are some user reviews that highlight the experiences of living in this particular place.

1. "Davenport is a great place to call home! The people here are friendly and welcoming, and there is always something to do. The downtown area is full of great restaurants and shops, and the riverfront is perfect for a leisurely walk or bike ride. Overall, I highly recommend living in Davenport." - Sarah J.

2. "I have lived in Davenport for over 20 years and have loved every minute of it. The cost of living is affordable and there is a strong sense of community. The schools are also top-notch, making it a great place to raise a family." - Michael D.

3. "I recently relocated to Davenport for a job opportunity and I couldn't be happier with my decision. The city has a great mix of urban and suburban areas, and the commute to work is a breeze. Plus, the local art and music scene is fantastic." - Emily R.

4. "I have lived in Davenport my whole life and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. The city has a rich history and there are always new events and festivals to attend. Plus, the cost of living is much lower compared to other cities in the Midwest." - John S.

Overall, the consensus among these user reviews is that Davenport, Iowa is a welcoming and affordable city with a strong sense of community. Its vibrant arts and culture scene, along with its low cost of living, make it an attractive place to live for many individuals and families.

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Mississippi River city, low cost living with lots - 8/23/2014
Davenport is part of a larger metropolitan area, called the Quad Cities, which includes Illinois river cities just across the Mississippi. River related recreation,, including multiple bike trails along the river, the nation's top minor league baseball park, and a variety of large and small performance venues, many local theatre groups, 2 liberal arts colleges, exceptional symphony, and diverse musical offerings of the River Music Experience (RME). And the downtown is undergoing historical renovation to provide move lofts and apartment living , along with more restaurants and shops to re-energize the city Read More

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Best place I ever lived - 7/28/2014
Lived in 12 SE cities before moving to Davenport. Quality of life is much better; ease of moving around with little to no interstate traffic. Grid layout makes it simple to find everything. Convenient, 10 mins to anything. Great old homes and buildings with interesting architecture and quality. 60 plus year old home is better than new ones. Shady streets with sidewalks. Ally parking garage set up is great. Whitey's Ice Cream and local restaurants are terrific. Home prices low. The river view is awesome - never tire of it. Winter is easy to get used to and driving on powder snow is no problem. People are friendly and polite but not while driving. Hate the traffic lite cams. Inexpensive, easy to adjust to. Doesn't get better than Read More

colleges - 1/16/2014
Great local colleges and Read More

Don't think it's any better in the Midwest. - 12/31/2012
No jobs or minimum wage flipping burgers, crime is so high there's a fight for more police when there's no money to pay than Go ahead call 911 it might take 45 minutes to get help on a Saturday night. Food is so high it's stupid, we live in the breadbasket. We are trapped by one food chain called hyvee they set the price by demographically how much your area makes. So if you think it's better here think again. The Super 8 is full of people trapped here because they thought leaving Michigan and coming here would be a better life. We have 3 casinos, 2 in Iowa, davenport and a mile away Bettendorf and one right over the bridge in Rock Island, I'll , Illinois is much worse, several people I know are moving, businesses are closing. I hate to break your bubble, but the Midwest got ruined in the 80's the last big push to the "clean" Midwest ......no more. So sounds like everyone wants better. Trust me don't pick Iowa Read More

sfae neighborhood - 6/23/2012
may be moving to town and want to know where reasonable rent and safe neighborhoods are in Davenport.thanks
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No place like home ... Not - 1/12/2010
We moved here in August of 2009 and fell in love with the QCA right off the bat. Moving to Davenport makes our 8th city of residence in fourteen years. All of the cities we have lived in have been in the mid-west. We have never met a nicer group of people who have been so willing to help me and my wife with our transition. The city is not too big and not to small and it has a taste of all the cultural venues my wife and I are interested in. This is so much NOT like home that I think I am going to love Read More

Four Seasons - 11/14/2008
Great place to enjoy all four seasons at their Read More

Great Midwestern City - 11/9/2008
Can't wait to move back to Read More

Community - 6/17/2008
Davenport has a great sense of community. There is always some activity that you can choose to be involved with, or not. But if you like to be involved then this is your kind of place! And the people are very friendly and helpful, you won't be Read More

Quality of Life - 3/3/2008
There is much to do in the Quad Cities area regardless of your interests be they fishing, culture, music, outdoors, etc. It's a great place to Read More

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