Davenport

Many homes in Davenport have delightful front porches.
City of Davenport

Davenport, FL Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,506

Population

14,654

Renter Mix

15% Rent

A quiet community on the rise between Lakeland and Orlando

Rural Suburban Scenic Peaceful Growing

Located in Central Florida, Davenport combines small-town atmosphere with convenient access to major attractions. Just 8 miles from Interstate 4, residents enjoy easy access to Orlando's theme parks while living in a more relaxed setting. Current rental market data shows average monthly rates ranging from $1,446 for studios to $2,297 for four-bedroom homes, with properties typically offering more square footage than those in surrounding cities.

Established in 1838 as a military outpost during the Second Seminole War, Davenport has grown from its historical roots into an established residential community. The city features diverse housing options throughout its neighborhoods, including the area around Posner Park shopping district, formerly known as Baseball City. The rental market currently presents opportunities for prospective residents, with year-over-year decreases ranging from -0.4% for studios to -7.3% for four-bedroom units. With its central location between Tampa and Orlando, Davenport offers convenient access to both cities while maintaining its own distinct community character.

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City of Davenport

Demographics

Median Household Income

$65,238

Average: $81,729

Education

3,972

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

6,859

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

39 Years

Largest Age Group

35-44 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

25%

Over 65

18%

Housing Distribution

Davenport has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
15%
Non-Renters
85%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Davenport, FL is $1,327 for a studio, $1,506 for one bedroom, $1,832 for two bedrooms, and $2,140 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Davenport has decreased by -3.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,506/month
792 Sq Ft
House
$2,567/month
2,035 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,852/month
1,180 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,160/month
1,581 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Schools

Ridgeview Global Studies Academy

Public

Grades K-12

1,551 Students

Davenport School Of The Arts

Public

Grades PK-8

1,168 Students

Four Corners Charter School

Public

Grades K-5

948 Students

Citrus Ridge: A Civics Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

1,457 Students

Mater Academy Davenport

Public

Grades K-5

600 Students

Ridgeview Global Studies Academy

Public

Grades K-12

1,551 Students

Davenport School Of The Arts

Public

Grades PK-8

1,168 Students

Four Corners Charter Middle School

Public

Grades 6-12

1,386 Students

Citrus Ridge: A Civics Academy

Public

Grades PK-8

1,457 Students

Bella Citta

Public

Grades K-8

940 Students

Ridgeview Global Studies Academy

Public

Grades K-12

1,551 Students

Four Corners Charter Middle School

Public

Grades 6-12

1,386 Students

Ridge Community High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,711 Students

Davenport High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,333 Students

Points of Interest

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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 February 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.