Davenport, FL


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Davenport, FL

About Davenport, FL

Living in Davenport, FL is a dream come true for many. From its picturesque landscape to its abundance of recreational activities, there is something for everyone. The area boasts an array of golf courses and other outdoor activities that can be enjoyed year round. Davenport also offers easy access to nearby attractions such as Disney World, Universal Studios Orlando, and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. With bustling shopping centers and restaurants, the city has something for even the most discerning shoppers and foodies alike. Whether it’s the mild temperatures or endless outdoor adventures, those who choose to live in Davenport are sure to find something they love in this beautiful city. Mid-sized city/Resort city - Central Florida, 25 miles inland from the Tampa Bay area.

State: Florida
County: Polk County
Metro Area: Lakeland-Winter Haven Metro Area
City: Davenport
Zip Codes: 33837
Cost of Living:
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 214 ft above sea level

Lakeland historically has been a major agricultural center with citrus growing, processing, and distribution, and a large phosphate mining industry mainly to the west. Winter Haven is a rapidly growing resort area to the east, and both places, taking advantage of a strategic location between major Florida centers of Tampa Bay and Orlando and relatively low housing costs, are becoming retirement and family living destinations.

The supermarket chain Publix is the largest private employer, and generates employment through a number of its suppliers. There is also a large hospital and health care complex. Not surprisingly from the area’s name, nearby lakes provide an assortment of watersports, and the region has a growing number of golf-course communities. Baseball spring training camps round out the entertainment options.

Florida Southern University brings a small college-town element and features the largest collection of buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright in one place. The walkable downtown Lakeland is on the rebound, with renewal projects and some new residential construction along a small lakefront. Cost of living and especially housing have grown but remain reasonable by Florida standards, but downsides include areas of overdevelopment and a surprisingly low educational attainment. As reflected in commute statistics, some do commute to the Tampa Bay area.

Lakeland–Winter Haven has a level landscape with a mix of open agricultural, orchard, and wooded areas of stately cypress trees. The humid subtropical climate creates very warm, humid, summer days with highs in the 90’s, lows in the upper 60’s and 70’s, and frequent afternoon showers and thundershowers. Winters are mild with a few days of below freezing temperatures each year, but lingering cold weather seldom occurs. The inland location prevents major damage from hurricanes.

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Davenport Cost of Living

Leisure activities, cost of living, and attractive setting make Davenport a great place to live.

$369,000
+8.4% higher than avg
$56,345
-22.5% lower than avg
2.4 / 9.1
Comfort Index
summer/winter
Davenport Crime
28.9 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Davenport, Florida
$70,560
for a family
$47,200
for a single person
Pros & Cons of Davenport
   Leisure activities
Growth & sprawl
   Cost of living
Low educational attainment
   Attractive setting
Summer heat and humidity
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Over 11 years ago
I will be relocating within the next six months, and have been looking at this  More
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Over 14 years ago
Hi We are planning to buy an house in this city.Somebody told us that water was expensive (water meters on each house).Could you please tell us what is the cost of  More
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