How many renters in Davenport, IA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.9% (±4.1 points) of renting households in Davenport, IA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.9% (±4.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.2% (±3.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.9% (±1.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Davenport
| Share of income spent on rent | Davenport | Scott County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.6% (±2.9 points) | 18.0% | 17.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.1% (±2.4 points) | 12.7% | 14.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.5% (±2.4 points) | 11.3% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.9% (±2.0 points) | 10.7% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.7% (±2.2 points) | 8.8% | 8.7% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.2% (±3.5 points) | 38.5% | 35.2% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Davenport against Scott County, its state and the nation
| Davenport | Scott County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.9% (±4.1 points) | 47.3% (±3.3 points) | 43.9% (±0.8 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.2% (±3.5 points) | 38.5% (±2.8 points) | 35.2% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.9% (±1.8 points) | 28.7% (±1.3 points) | 27.4% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,589 (±$2,261) | $43,582 (±$2,592) | $43,297 (±$758) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $978 (±$23) | $1,005 (±$32) | $972 (±$6) | $1,413 |
In Davenport, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Scott County (47.3%).
It is also higher than in Iowa (43.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Scott County, Davenport ranks 6 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 240 of 895.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Davenport
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport | — | 49.9% (±4.1 points) | — |
| Rock Island Township | 4.0 mi | 63.0% (±9.0 points) | Higher |
| South Rock Island Township | 5.4 mi | 39.3% (±9.7 points) | Lower |
| Eldridge | 5.8 mi | 46.4% (±21.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rock Island | 6.1 mi | 54.3% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Moline Township | 6.2 mi | 48.2% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bettendorf | 6.6 mi | 39.2% (±6.1 points) | Lower |
| Riverdale | 7.4 mi | 75.0% (±60.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Moline | 7.7 mi | 46.0% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Rock Island Township, IL (39.3%), Bettendorf, IA (39.2%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Rock Island Township, IL (63.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Scott County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | McCausland | 83.3% (±58.1 points) |
| 2 | Maysville | 76.0% (±59.9 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Donahue | 75.0% (±109.3 points) |
| 3 (tie) | Riverdale | 75.0% (±60.3 points) |
| 5 | Long Grove | 56.3% (±85.5 points) |
| 6 | Davenport | 49.9% (±4.1 points) |
| 7 | Eldridge | 46.4% (±21.1 points) |
| 8 | Princeton | 44.0% (±27.3 points) |
| 9 | Le Claire | 40.9% (±26.0 points) |
| 10 | Bettendorf | 39.2% (±6.1 points) |
| 11 | Park View | 33.3% (±56.5 points) |
| 12 | Walcott | 32.0% (±16.5 points) |
Showing 12 of 17 places in Scott County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Davenport
Are renters in Davenport rent-burdened?
49.9% of renting households in Davenport pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Davenport spend on rent?
The median renting household in Davenport, IA spends 29.9% (±1.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Davenport city, Iowa
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Davenport city, Iowa
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Davenport city, Iowa
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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