What are the schools like in Davenport, WA?

Davenport is served primarily by Davenport School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.1:1.

What is the median household income in Davenport?

The median household income in Davenport, WA is $71,486 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.

What is the weather like in Davenport, WA?

Davenport has an average high temperature of 31.7°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 30.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Davenport, WA affordable or expensive?

Davenport's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Davenport is 0% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $225,900 and the median rent is $825 per month.

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

Davenport has a violent crime rate of 173.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 987.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Davenport, WA a Good Place to Live?

Davenport is a small town of 1,850 in Washington, with a median household income of $71,486 and a 5.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% below the national average.

Strengths: Davenport stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 99.5

Davenport's overall cost of living index is 99.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Davenport costs roughly 0% less than the average American city.

Metric	Davenport, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$225,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$825	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,486	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Davenport's violent crime rate is 173.7 per 100,000 residents — 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

173.7 /100k

Property Crime

987.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Davenport is served primarily by Davenport School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Davenport, WA	National Avg
School District	Davenport School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Davenport sees average highs of 31.7°F in January and 82.3°F in July, with 14.0 inches of annual precipitation and 30.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Davenport, WA
Average High — January	31.7°F
Average High — July	82.3°F
Annual Precipitation	14.0"
Annual Snowfall	30.3"

Demographics

Metric	Davenport, WA	National Avg
Population	1,850	—
Median Age	36.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.9%	18.9%
Asian	1.5%	6.3%
Under 18	26.3%	22.2%
65 and over	18.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Reardan, WA 13 mi Harrington, WA 13 mi Creston, WA 19 mi Medical Lake, WA 22 mi Fairchild AFB, WA 24 mi

ZIP Codes in Davenport

Davenport, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

99122

Davenport vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Davenport, WA affordable or expensive?

Davenport's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That makes Davenport roughly 0% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $225,900 and median rent is $825/month.

What is the crime rate in Davenport, WA?

Davenport's violent crime rate is 173.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 987.3 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 Davenport School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.1:1. 26.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Davenport, WA a good place to live?

Davenport, WA has a population of 1,850, a median household income of $71,486, and an unemployment rate of 5.6%. 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 31.7°F in January and 82.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 14.0 inches with about 30.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Davenport?

Davenport, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 99122.

What is the population of Davenport?

The population of Davenport, Washington is 1,850 with a median age of 36.2. 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 100 (100 = US average), median home $225,900, median household income $71,486, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. 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.