Here's what it costs to live in Bettendorf, Iowa, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,187 per month, while the typical home is valued around $306,500. Households earn a median of $100,495 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$100,495
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,187
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$306,500
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
39,647
Latest estimate
Median Age
40.9 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
31
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$953
Per month
Avg Home Value
$262,633
Census ACS
January Avg
23°F
July Avg
75°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.8
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
95.9%
What is the cost of living index for Bettendorf?
The cost of living index for Bettendorf is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Bettendorf?
The median gross rent in Bettendorf is $1,187 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Bettendorf?
The median household income in Bettendorf is $100,495 per year.
What is the median home value in Bettendorf?
The median home value in Bettendorf is $306,500 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Bettendorf?
Air quality data for Bettendorf is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Bettendorf?
Tax data for Iowa is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
