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Davenport.
About
Life in Davenport
Davenport is a community of 11,660 people in Florida. The median household income is $73,685, and median home values are around $333,000. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.
Davenport at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Foreign-Born
19.5%
Broadband Internet
97.7%
of households
Population Growth
+94.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics19.5% foreign-born, most often from Haiti
Who lives in Davenport: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Davenport, the largest foreign-born group is from Haiti (28.4%), and 47.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
28.0%
of residents
65 and Older
8.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
47.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
11.7%
of households
Married Couples
56.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.38
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Living
Rent, home values, and income in Davenport
In Davenport, home values are 7% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
41.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,457
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
89.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2015
median year built
Vacant Homes
13.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $339,332 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts above FL average
Unemployment in Davenport
Unemployment in Polk County, which includes Davenport, is 0.9 percentage points higher than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Davenport: Polk County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Polk County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Davenport is about 2% of Polk County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Davenport Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute41.3 min avg
How Davenport residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Davenport, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 26% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 26 mi
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Major hub28.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 70% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Davenport runs 70% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
98.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
286.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Davenport Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 6 events in 2024
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Polk County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Polk County, which includes Davenport, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 6 recorded events in 2024.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 | Tornado | $80,000 |
| 2023 | 6 | Hail | $10,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Hail | $50.0M |
| 2021 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $43,000 |
| 2020 | 6 | Tropical Storm | $275,000 |
| 2019 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $10.1M |
| 2018 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Polk County, county-wide
Davenport is about 2% of Polk County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Polk County, which includes Davenport, is typically good — 339 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
34
Good Days
339
per year
Moderate Days
16
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Polk County, county-wide
Davenport is about 2% of Polk County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate93°F summers, 54°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Davenport has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and warm winters (avg low 54°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
85°/64°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
85°/67°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
74°/54°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
121
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
1
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
128
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73°F | 52°F | 2.49" |
| Feb | 76°F | 55°F | 2.44" |
| Mar | 80°F | 59°F | 3.04" |
| Apr | 85°F | 63°F | 2.50" |
| May | 90°F | 69°F | 2.67" |
| Jun | 92°F | 74°F | 7.36" |
| Jul | 93°F | 75°F | 7.44" |
| Aug | 93°F | 76°F | 6.52" |
| Sep | 91°F | 74°F | 5.31" |
| Oct | 86°F | 68°F | 2.22" |
| Nov | 80°F | 60°F | 1.45" |
| Dec | 74°F | 55°F | 2.68" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Davenport
Uninsured
17.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Davenport's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Adventhealth Heart of Florida
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.9 mi away · Davenport
HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.4 mi away · Kissimmee
Winter Haven Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.8 mi away · Winter Haven
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Davenport
Davenport's student/teacher ratio is 18.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 25.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Davenport (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 7,180 students · in-state tuition $2,694 · 35% graduate · median earnings $44,710 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Canaveral National Seashore, 66 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Davenport
Davenport has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Canaveral National Seashore (66 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
66 mi awayDe Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
78 mi awayCities Near Davenport
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Davenport?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Davenport FAQ
Is Davenport, Florida safe?⌄
Davenport's violent crime rate was 99 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 286 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Davenport, Florida?⌄
Polk County, which includes Davenport, has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Davenport, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Davenport is 41 minutes, which is significantly longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from