Moving to Davenport, IA

Last updated 2026-07-10 · MovePlan Editorial Team

Largest of the Quad Cities, on the Mississippi River with cheap historic homes and easy I-80 access east and west.

• Population: 101,724
• Median 2BR rent: $950/mo
• Typical local mover cost: $700-$2,200
• Popular neighborhoods: McClellan Heights, Village of East Davenport, Bettendorf, Riverdale, Mount Joy

Mississippi flooding closes River Drive several weeks every spring. Confirm your access route is not a flood-detour street.

Climate: Hot humid summers, cold snowy winters.

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