Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Bettendorf

Affordability in Bettendorf

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Bettendorf is $1,187 per month and the median household income is $100,495 annually. About 25% of Bettendorf residents are renters, meaning income-based and HUD-assisted housing serves a smaller but still meaningful share of the local population.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Bettendorf Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 105 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Bettendorf

According to Walk Score, the areas around Bettendorf's assisted properties score 65 (Somewhat Walkable) for walkability and 45 for bikeability. No Transit Score is available for this area, so access to a personal vehicle will be helpful for most errands.

Schools

Bettendorf is served by 12 public schools across 2 districts -- including 9 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address.

Cost of Living

The median household income in Bettendorf is $100,495 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. About 25% of residents rent their homes, also per Census ACS 5-Year.

The citywide median rent is $1,187 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), which reflects market-rate housing. Income-based and HUD-assisted units at the 4 affordable properties in Bettendorf are priced below that threshold based on eligibility, making them a meaningful option for cost-conscious renters.

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 4 assisted properties in Bettendorf have been mapped for flood risk, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone according to flood risk data.