What are the schools like in Davenport, FL?

Davenport is served primarily by POLK. The district operates 87 elementary schools, 25 middle schools, and 36 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.3:1.

What is the median household income in Davenport?

The median household income in Davenport, FL is $64,428 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

What is the weather like in Davenport, FL?

Davenport has an average high temperature of 72.5°F in January and 92.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.4 inches.

Davenport, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Davenport, FL affordable or expensive?

Davenport's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Davenport is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $274,900 and the median rent is $1,968 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Davenport, FL?

Davenport has a violent crime rate of 74.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 343.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Davenport, FL a Good Place to Live?

Davenport is a small city of 10,246 in Florida, with a median household income of $64,428 and a 2.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

Strengths: Davenport stands out for lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Davenport is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Davenport city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 105.9

Davenport's overall cost of living index is 105.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Davenport costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Davenport, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$274,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,968	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,428	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Davenport's violent crime rate is 74.5 per 100,000 residents — 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

74.5 /100k

Property Crime

343.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Davenport is served primarily by POLK. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.3:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Davenport, FL	National Avg
School District	POLK	—
Elementary Schools	87	—
Middle Schools	25	—
High Schools	36	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Davenport sees average highs of 72.5°F in January and 92.9°F in July, with 53.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Davenport, FL
Average High — January	72.5°F
Average High — July	92.9°F
Annual Precipitation	53.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Davenport, FL	National Avg
Population	10,246	—
Median Age	35.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	40.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	43.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	21.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	30.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	27.1%	22.2%
65 and over	10.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Haines City, FL 3 mi Loughman, FL 6 mi Lake Hamilton, FL 8 mi Lake Alfred, FL 8 mi Poinciana, FL 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Davenport

Davenport, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

33837

Davenport vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davenport, FL affordable or expensive?

Davenport's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Davenport roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $274,900 and median rent is $1,968/month.

What is the crime rate in Davenport, FL?

Davenport's violent crime rate is 74.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 343.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Davenport?

Public schools in Davenport are operated by POLK. The district has 87 elementary, 25 middle, and 36 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.3:1. 18.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Davenport, FL a good place to live?

Davenport, FL has a population of 10,246, a median household income of $64,428, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Davenport?

Davenport averages 72.5°F in January and 92.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Davenport?

Davenport, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 33837.

What is the population of Davenport?

The population of Davenport, Florida is 10,246 with a median age of 35.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Davenport?

Key numbers for living in Davenport: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $274,900, median household income $64,428, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Davenport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.