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Is Davenport, FL expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 31 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,03016% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$79,469about $6,622/month · 9% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$333,300same as U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 71% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 41.3 minutes each way. Most homes (89.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $81,200 a year. That is $39 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Florida. It is number 271 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Davenport
$2,030
North Palm Beach
$2,580
Mango
$1,583
Highland City
$2,097
Atlantic Beach
$3,500+
Holly Hill
$1,924
Fernandina Beach
$2,925

How much do households earn in Davenport?

Under $25k
9.0%
$25k–50k
20.2%
$50k–100k
43.1%
$100k–150k
20.7%
$150k+
4.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 24.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Davenport overall?

Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).

Housing
122
Goods (food, clothes…)
98
Utilities
90
Other services
101
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Davenport, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Davenport

🏛️ Property tax$3,457a year · 1.04% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$213a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Davenport

Commute to work41.3 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree25.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home89.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line14%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Davenport?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $283 a month less.

Renting
$2,030
Owning
$2,313

Owning assumes a typical $333,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,330 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Davenport, FL?

Renting in Davenport costs a median of about $2,030 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

How much do I need to make to live in Davenport?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $81,200 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Davenport cheap or expensive?

Davenport is rated Expensive: rent takes 30.7% of the typical household income of $79,469. It ranks 271st cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Davenport?

The median homeowner in Davenport pays $3,457 a year in property taxes, about 1.04% of the median home value.

Is Davenport more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Florida are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Davenport?

The median home value in Davenport is $333,300, about 4.2 times the typical yearly household income.

13,238 people live in Davenport. Numbers are typical (middle) values.