Central Davenport is a residential neighborhood in the heights overlooking downtown Davenport.
Vintage homes, river views and downtown amenities
Sandwiched between downtown and Vander Veer Botanical Park, Central Davenport combines the spacious feel of the city’s north side, urban attractions and a slice of riverside views. Across it all, though, vintage homes line quiet streets, delivering on a promise of convenience and culture.
Historic Davenport homes
The Hamburg Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1983, features century-old Gothic Revival, Second Empire, Italianate, and Queen Anne-style architecture in the core of the neighborhood. In addition to these houses, more recent cottage, bungalow and Foursquare housing add to the diversity of living options in Central Davenport. Homes in need of renovation range from $30,000 to $70,000, whereas turn-key homes cost $100,000 to $250,000 on average. Quad Cities Realtor Alex Skeen said the different styles mean more than just an eclectic streetscape. "In general, the city’s costs of living are going to be lower than the rural areas, because you have a ton more options as far as housing goes,'' he said.
The Hamburg Historic District in Central Davenport feature historic mansions like The Overview.
Central Davenport features beautiful older homes in need of some love.
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Unique eats in Central Davenport
This part of the city offers residents a variety of shopping and dining options nearly on par with downtown. Bars, cafes and restaurants offering tasty eats are dotted throughout Central Davenport, such as Miss Phay Café, which serves Thai and Vietnamese fare in a casual atmosphere with an exposed brick interior. Another popular spot is The Brewed Book, a used bookstore and coffee shop with a chic interior and highly rated coffee, pastries and Italian sodas. For groceries, there’s an Aldi supermarket on North Brady Street. For shopping, the NorthPark Mall is located about 3 miles north of Central Davenport.
Lopiez Pizza gives Central Davenport residents a funky place for huge pizza slices.
One plate is not enough to contain the biggest slices in Central Davenport at Lopiez Pizza.
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Local parks and Mississippi riverside strolls
Central Davenport is home to five parks, the most popular of which is Cork Hill Park. It features a basketball court, a baseball diamond, horseshoe pits, two gazebos and a playground within 6 acres of green space. Residents looking for outdoor recreation not only have access to several neighborhood parks, but also to the Riverfront Trail, a 7-mile-long walking path along the banks of the bending Mississippi River in River Heritage Park. Skeen says, “If you can survive the winter, you can absolutely enjoy the springtime. Once spring hits, everyone’s outside enjoying the weather.” Just outside the neighborhood, and accessible from North Brady Street, the Vander Veer Botanical Gardens is an oasis in the middle of the city. Its Conservatory is a popular indoor stop to see seasonally themed gardens on display all year, and the Grand Allee is a great place for a walk, covering about .9 of a mile across the site's 33 acres.
The Davenport Community School District
The Davenport Community School District serves the residents of Central Davenport. Students can begin their education at Jefferson Elementary School and Sudlow Intermediate School, both of which scored a C on Niche. Students can continue their education at Central High School, which received a B-minus on the site. Central High also offers a college prep and job shadowing program. St. Ambrose University borders the neighborhood to the north.
Central High School in Central Davenport boasts solid college readiness for students.
Central Davenport's Sudlow Intermediate School boasts an excellent 14:1 Student-Teacher ratio.
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Getting around Central Davenport
Central Davenport’s location provides easy access to Downtown Davenport, which borders the neighborhood to the south. U.S. Route 61 bisects the community, connecting it with the other three Quad Cities. Public transportation is available through Citibus, which serves several bus stops along Harrison Street, Gaines Street, North Main Street and Pershing Avenue.
For long-distance travel, the Quad Cities International Airport is about 12 miles southeast of Central Davenport.
The Vander Veer Botanical Park duck pond is a favorite of Central Davenport residents.
Central Davenport offers access to Red, Green, and Pink Citibus routes.
The Grand Allée at the Vander Veer Botanical Park, just north of Central Davenport.
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Parks in this Area
Cork Hill Park
Trails
Playground
Botanical Gardens
Vander Veer Botanical Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Junge Park
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Bechtel Park
Walking Paths
LeClaire Park & Bandshell
Picnic Area
Events
River
Herington Park
Transit
Airport
Quad Cities International
20 min drive
Bus
15th & Leclaire
Bus
Gaines & 12th (S)
Bus
Marquette & 12th (N)
Bus
Gaines & 16th
Bus
Gaines & 6th
Bus
East River Drive & Federal (N)
Bus
Harrison & 11th
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Central Davenport
US
Homicide
6
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
6
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
5
4
Crime Score
5
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Central Davenport, Davenport sell after 47 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Central Davenport, Davenport over the last 12 months is $97,439, down 7% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Incredible Historic Character - Downtown Living At It's Best!The Historic Crescent Warehouse District in downtown Davenport once anchored the city's thriving industrial trade along the Mississippi River, including several paper manufacturers, a macaroni factory and an ironworks. With the decline of industrialization in the mid-to-late 20th century, many buildings in the Crescent Warehouse
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
10,185
Median Age
31
Population Density
11 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
10.1%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$38,628
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$52,736
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.2%
College Graduates
16.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
4.4%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.2%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
37''
Average Winter Low Temperature
14°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
24''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
33/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®
79/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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