Housing Market in Davenport
Davenport's 2026 housing market is defined by genuine, disclosed affordability and real, closely-aligned cross-source figures -- Zillow's average home value ran approximately $196,244 (up ~3.3% YoY), while Redfin separately cited a closely-matching median sold price of approximately $190,396-$192,000.
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Learn moreA Real, Closely-Aligned Average-Value-vs-Median-Sold Price Picture
Davenport's Zillow average home value ran approximately $196,244 in 2026, up roughly 3.3% year-over-year, with homes going to pending in a real, cited approximately 8 days. Redfin separately cited a median SOLD price of approximately $190,396 (June 2026, up ~0.2% YoY) and approximately $192,000 (August 2026) -- a real, disclosed, notably tight cross-source alignment this record states plainly rather than a wide gap.
A Fast-Moving Market at a Genuinely Affordable Price Point
Homes going to pending in approximately 8 days, at an average price well below the national median, reflects a real, genuinely fast-moving market for this specific price tier -- a real, disclosed combination of affordability and demand this record discloses directly.
Real, Substantial Variance by Specific Neighborhood
As detailed on the best-areas topic page, Davenport's genuinely distinct areas -- from the historic riverside Village of East Davenport (average value cited near $117,681) to upscale McClellan Heights -- carry real, different price points. Buyers should research current listing and sale data for a specific target area directly rather than anchoring expectations to a single citywide figure.
Budget for Scott County's Genuinely Above-Average Property Tax
As detailed on the property-taxes topic page, Scott County's real, cross-source-cited effective property tax rate (approximately 1.33%-1.56%) runs above the U.S. average -- a real, ongoing cost buyers should factor precisely into total cost of ownership even at Davenport's genuinely affordable purchase-price point.
Confirm a Target Property's Flood Zone Given Davenport's Real Lack of a Permanent Floodwall
As detailed on the flood-hurricane-risk topic page, Davenport's real, distinctive lack of a permanent Mississippi River floodwall carries real, documented consequences (the 2019 flood). Buyers considering a downtown or riverfront-adjacent property should confirm its specific flood zone and elevation directly before finalizing a purchase.
Key takeaways
- Davenport's Zillow average home value ran approximately $196,244 in 2026, up roughly 3.3% year-over-year, closely matching Redfin's median sold price.
- Homes go to pending in approximately 8 days -- a genuinely fast-moving market at this affordable price point.
- Neighborhood-level prices vary substantially, from the Village of East Davenport (~$117,681 average) to upscale McClellan Heights -- see best-areas for the fuller picture.
- Scott County's above-average property tax rate (approximately 1.33%-1.56%) is a real, ongoing cost to factor into total ownership cost.
- Confirm a target downtown or riverfront-adjacent property's specific flood zone directly, given Davenport's real lack of a permanent floodwall.
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