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Since its beginning, Davenport has always undergone change and modernization, a vitality that is found in its downtown, neighborhoods and parks. Today the city is more diverse than ever, reflecting a population of more than 100,000 with a makeup similar to that of the whole of the United States.

The third largest city in Iowa and the Scott County seat, Davenport is located in the Quad Cities metropolitan area on the magnificent Mississippi River. Its relative close proximity to the larger cities of St. Louis, Chicago, Des Moines, and Minneapolis make it an ideal location both for business and family.

Residents of Davenport revel in a comparative low cost of living. Based on the national average of 100, Davenport ranks in the 90th percentile for housing, groceries, transportation, miscellaneous purchases, and healthcare. The city outranks in other areas too, including lower unemployment rates, lower teacher-student ratios, lower home depreciation than the U.S. averages.

Davenport is a city full of rich culture, excellent education, exceptional business opportunities, and top-notch options for recreation. All of this and more make Davenport the perfect place to grow a business, raise a child, live a life! Welcome. Home.