Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
20%
Bettendorf, IA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,133
Population
39,945
Renter Mix
27% Rent
An excellent community for families within the Quad Cities.
Schools
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Family-Friendly
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Safe
Bettendorf sits at the northeastern edge of the Quad Cities, where the Mississippi River sets the backdrop for a city that moves at its own comfortable pace. As the neighbor of Davenport to the west and a quick bridge crossing from Moline, Illinois, residents enjoy easy access to a much larger metro area while coming home to a quieter stretch of riverfront living. Scenic trails along the Mississippi and parks like Veterans Memorial Park give outdoor enthusiasts plenty of room to explore without ever leaving city limits.
Day-to-day life here leans on a solid mix of local shops, dining, and entertainment. The Family Museum and Splash Landing water park draw crowds year-round, and the nearby Davenport district opens up a wider world of nightlife, live music, and cultural venues just minutes away. Bettendorf traces its roots back to a settlement once called Lilienthal, and that sense of deep community history still lingers in the city's character today.
The rental market offers a range of options, from cozy apartment communities tucked into quiet residential corridors to spacious townhomes with room to spread out. Whether you're searching for a compact studio or a multi-bedroom layout, Bettendorf delivers solid value compared to many Midwest metros.
Explore the City
Riverfront Leach Park offers Downtown Bettendorf scenic vistas of the Mississippi River Bridge.
The attractive entrance of the Bettendorf Public Library in Bettendorf.
The playground of the Veterans Memorial Park in Bettendorf.
Living near the Mark Twain Elementary School in Bettendorf.
The neighborhood streets with sidewalks are a pleasure to walk in Bettendorf.
The playground at the Veterans Memorial Park in Bettendorf.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$94,377
Average: $125,525
Education
15,793
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
20,793
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bettendorf has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
27%
Non-Renters
73%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
36%
Other Education
64%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Bettendorf, IA is $1,183 for a studio, $1,133 for one bedroom, $1,261 for two bedrooms, and $2,027 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bettendorf has increased by 0.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,133/month
659 Sq Ft
House
$1,574/month
1,136 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,296/month
1,345 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,133/month
1,087 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bettendorf, IA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
698 Students
Pleasant View Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
659 Students
Riverdale Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
629 Students
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
138 Students
Public
Grades K-5
413 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
991 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,738 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,482 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Family Museum
- Vander Veer Botanical Park
- Putnam Museum & IMAX
- Quad City Botanical Center
- Longview Park and Conservatory
Airports
- Quad Cities International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.