Best Places to Live in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island Metro Area, Iowa

Davenport, IA Metropolitan Area: Home to the Mississippi Riverfront—Davenport is a bustling city featuring plenty of sights and destinations. Tourists can explore attractions such as visiting Putnam Museum ; getting outdoors with trails located around Centennial Park ; indulging in delicious cuisines available at numerous restaurants; making purchases at NorthPark Mall or attending events hosted by Adler Theater . With its lively vibe, relaxed atmosphere and plethora of activities—it’s easy to see why people keep coming back to this town. Small city complex - Northwest Illinois straddling Mississippi River at Iowa border, 175 miles west of Chicago.

State: Iowa
County:
Metro Area: Davenport-Moline-Rock Island Metro Area
City: Davenport, Bettendorf, 16 total

Zip Codes: 52722, 52806, 52804, 52803, 52807, 52802, 52748, 52753, 52726, 52773, 19 total
Cost of Living: -20.6% lower
Time zone: Central Standard Time (CST)
Elevation: 594 ft above sea level

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Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, Ia Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive Homes	Homes less than 10 yrs old
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Pros
Small-town atmosphere
Cost of living
Air service

Cons
Violent crime rate
Economic cycles
Flood risk

What Bert Has To Say About Davenport-Moline-Rock Island Metro Area

The “Quad Cities” span the Mississippi River and the Illinois-Iowa border. Davenport and Bettendorf form the Iowa component, and Moline and Rock Island are on the Illinois side. The area, also called the “Breadbasket of America,” is a center for agriculture, particularly known as the headquarters of machinery manufacturer John Deere (in Moline), and the heart of the Corn Belt. Highlights include an attractive setting in the Mississippi Valley, a slow pace and friendly people. Cost of living is below Iowa and Illinois averages, but violent crime rates are surprisingly high and the economy is strongly connected to the farming industry.

Highlights

ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island Metro Area is 5.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Davenport-Moline-Rock Island Metro Area jobs have increased by 2.1%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Davenport-Moline-Rock Island Metro Area's cost of living is 20.6% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Davenport-Moline-Rock Island Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

September, June and May are the most pleasant months in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island metro area, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island metro area remained slightly Democratic, 50.0% to 47.6%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island Metro Area's population is 384,055 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 1.7%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 19.8 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island Metro Area is Real Estate: $162,700. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 8.9%.

SCHOOLS

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island Metro Area public schools spend $11,279 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15 students per teacher in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island

It's a good time to buy in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island. Home Appreciation is up 8.9% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island is $162,700.

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ZIP CODES IN DAVENPORT-MOLINE-ROCK ISLAND METRO AREA, IOWA

52722, 52806, 52804, 52803, 52807, 52802, 52748, 52753, 52726, 52773, 19 total

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