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Integra Meadows
Brand New Designer Apartments! A mere 25 minute drive to the eclectic city of Downtown Orlando where you will find world class shopping, dining and entertainment the city is known for.
Davenport FL, 33896
3 bedroom townhouse with own pool
upscale gated community, includes lawn care and basic cableTile floors in living area and hardwood in bedroomsavailable June 1st
Davenport FL, 33897
Village at Town Center - Condo 331
Gorgeous 2/Bed 2 Bath Condo - Short or Long Term Rental. In the heart of disney, Florida. Fully furnished. wIfI cable free phone
Davenport FL, 33896
The Carrington at Four Corners
The Carrington at Four Corners is the new and BEST community in the Four Corners area.
Davenport FL, 34714
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Davenport, FL
Overview of Davenport
Davenport is a small city in central Florida, roughly 23 miles east of Lakeland and 64 miles east of Tampa. The city is in Polk County and is considered part of the Lakeland-Winter Haven metropolitan area. Davenport apartments for rent offer attractive options for people looking to live in a small town teeming with charm and warmth.
City-Data information revealed that Davenport's population was at more than 2,900 as of 2010. The city has shown tremendous growth, increasing by more than 50 percent between the years 2000 and 2010.
Living in Davenport, FL
According to the city website, Davenport offers residents a historic district, downtown shopping and outdoor recreation at Lake Play. It is currently unknown where Davenport received its name, as one legend claims it was named for a well-known railroad conductor and another says the community was named after Colonel William Davenport.
City Town Info revealed that nearly 60 percent of Davenport's adult residents are married, which indicates that this is a particularly family-friendly city. The average family size in Davenport is roughly 2.9 people and roughly 85 percent of homes in the city are owner-occupied; however, there is still a substantial renting community. Residents particularly enjoy a low cost of living, which City-Data information revealed was indexed at 88.8 points as of March 2012. This is 11.2 percent less than the national average.
Davenport Attractions and Special Events
There is much to see and do for people living in Davenport apartments as well as visitors to the region. The city hosts numerous events year round to engage the community, including the city's monthly Cruise In event, Davenport's Safe Place to Trick-or-Treat for safe Halloween fun and the annual Horse Creek Festival. The festival is put together to celebrate Florida's history and culture, and visitors to the event can enjoy the Florida Heritage Invitational Art Show.
Another popular local event is the Annual Highwaymen Art Reception and Festival, held the first weekend of March. The event features works of art from a group of 26 African-American artists who have come to be known as the "Florida Highwaymen," recognized for their brightly-colored portrayals of Florida's untouched landscape.
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