Davenport, IA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Davenport's Demographic Profile

Davenport has 42,439 households and a median income of $56,041, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 100,965
# Households 42,439
Median age 39
Median household income $56,041
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 17,546
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Davenport $159 59,648 SF 8.55%
Rock Island $119 13,377 SF 10.03%
Bettendorf $126 52,520 SF 10.03%
Moline $118 11,620 SF 10.03%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Davenport $91 111,173 SF 6.75%
Rock Island $77 17,667 SF 7.25%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Davenport $155 188,053 SF
Rock Island $123 7,493 SF
Pleasant Valley $305 11,902 SF
Bettendorf $209 107,551 SF
Eldridge $138 27,930 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Davenport $98 29,634 SF 8.11%
Rock Island $153 34,849 SF 10.03%
Bettendorf $104 34,755 SF 10.03%
Moline $113 51,561 SF 10.03%
Quad Cities $137 27,763 SF 10.03%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Davenport

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Olde Town Estates

Davenport, IA 52806

  • 88,100 SF Multifamily
  • 7.74% Cap Rate
  • $8,500,000
For Sale

Eastern Iowa Portfolio

Davenport, IA

  • 7.10% Cap Rate
  • $1,625,000
For Sale

2025 Hickory Grove Rd

Davenport, IA 52804

  • 2,030 SF Retail Building
  • $274,900
For Sale

765 Schmidt Rd

Davenport, IA 52802

  • 2.75 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $650,000
For Sale

W Locust Street Apartments

Davenport, IA 52804

  • 10,284 SF Multifamily
  • 8.02% Cap Rate
  • $625,000
For Sale

W 4th Street Apartments

Davenport, IA 52802

  • 4,828 SF Multifamily
  • 8.11% Cap Rate
  • $440,000

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Davenport pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Davenport $110 56,125 SF
Rock Island $104 18,229 SF
Pleasant Valley $531 47,915 SF
Bettendorf $285 54,634 SF
Eldridge $138 27,930 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Davenport

For Sale

400 River

Davenport, IA 52801

  • 51,046 SF Multifamily
  • 6.14% Cap Rate
  • $11,000,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Davenport alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Davenport or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Davenport 100,965 42,439 39 $56,041 2 17,546 -1%
Rock Island 37,191 15,125 38 $51,176 2 5,817 -1%
Eldridge 6,466 2,571 40 $83,191 3 581 -1%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Davenport, IA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Davenport

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Is Davenport a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Davenport offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Davenport?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Davenport. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Davenport?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Davenport. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Davenport compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Davenport. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Davenport acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Davenport, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.