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Market MapDavenport, IA
Metropolitan Area

Davenport, IA

Iowa03 counties
72
/100
Buy
#136 of 894 metros
Top 15% nationally for investing

Market Snapshot

$184,666
Median Home Price
24% below national median
$1,050/mo
Median Rent
24% below national median
6.83%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Top 31% nationally
-$285
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

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Purchase

Purchase Price$184,666
Down Payment (20%)$36,933
Loan Amount$147,733
Interest Rate6.85%

Monthly Cash Flow

Gross Rent+$1,050
Monthly P&I-$968
Est. Expenses (35%)-$368
Net Cash Flow-$286/mo
4.4%
Cap Rate (all cash)
-8.1%
Cash-on-Cash Return
6.83%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Negative leverage: At 6.85% rates, borrowing costs exceed the 4.4% cap rate. All-cash buyers may see better returns.

* Based on metro-wide median values. 35% expenses include taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy, and property management. Individual counties and properties vary significantly.

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
72/100
72
Cash Flow(30%)
68/100

Based on 6.83% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)
82/100

Based on 4.0% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Based on 0.0% population growth. Growing areas indicate economic stability.

Affordability(20%)
90/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow metro-level home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. This metro score represents area-wide averages; individual counties may vary significantly.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Above-average rent-to-price ratio (6.83%)
  • +Affordable relative to local incomes
  • +Low unemployment (0.0%)
  • +Multiple counties (3) for portfolio diversification

Challenges

  • -Negative cash flow at typical financing (-$285/mo)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 4.4% < mortgage rate 6.9%)

Counties in Davenport, IA

Best Overall
Rock Island
IL - Score: 79
Best Cash Flow
Scott
IA - Score: 64
Verdict
Rock IslandIL
143,81979$150,752Est.Strong BuyView
HenryIL
49,15777$159,901Est.Strong BuyView
ScottIA
174,31564$231,446$1,0575.48%BuyView

Click any county to see detailed investment analysis

Compare to Similar Metros

Metro AreaVerdict
Decatur, IL
Decatur, IL
85$118,242$1,02110.36%Strong BuyView
Connersville, IN
Connersville, IN
82$158,083Est.Strong BuyView
Paducah, KY
Paducah, KY
82$165,710$1,2919.35%Strong BuyView
Indiana, PA
Indiana, PA
82$158,790$1,37610.40%Strong BuyView
Enid, OK
Enid, OK
81$137,435$1,0769.39%Strong BuyView
Current
Davenport, IA
72$184,666$1,0506.83%Buy

The Bottom Line

BuyDavenport, IA offers solid investment potential with good cash flow or appreciation prospects.

The Davenport, IA metro area scores 72/100, ranking #136 of 894 US metros (top 15%). The 6.83% rent-to-price ratio indicates moderate cash flow potential. Among 3 counties, Rock Island shows the strongest investment potential (score: 79).

Monthly Cash Flow
$-285/mo
Cap Rate
4.4%
Cash-on-Cash
-9.3%

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