Davenport · Property Management
Property Management in Davenport, FL
Central Florida's fastest-growing city — a citrus-grove town reshaped by Disney, I-4, and US-27 into one of Polk County's most active rental markets.
About the Davenport Market
What you should know about renting in Davenport
Davenport is what happens when a small Central Florida farm town sits at the right crossroads. Forty years ago it was a quiet agricultural community on the edge of Polk County — cattle pastures, orange groves, citrus packing operations, and a slow pace of life. Many of the old grove and packing-plant names still hang on street signs like FDC Grove Road and Minute Maid Ramp Road, but most of what was once open land is now subdivisions and vacation-rental communities.
The transformation started in earnest in the late 1990s and accelerated through the 2000s, when developers realized Polk County offered cheaper, faster builds than Orange or Osceola Counties next door. With Walt Disney World only fifteen to twenty minutes north, I-4 a direct shot to both Orlando and Tampa, and US-27 turning into one of the region's busiest tourism corridors, Davenport became a magnet for short-term rentals, second homes, and full-time families looking for new construction at accessible prices.
Today, Davenport is the fastest-growing city in Florida's fastest-growing county — population up roughly 108% since 2020 and adding about 9.5% more residents every year. Renters here range from young families drawn by Polk County School District options to remote workers commuting occasionally to Orlando, plus a steady stream of travel-industry and military-adjacent households tied to the Central Florida economy.
Why Us in Davenport
Local team, local expertise
Atlas Management Group is based in Lakeland, about thirty miles and a thirty-five-minute drive from Davenport — close enough to handle showings, inspections, and maintenance dispatch in person, but specialized in the corridor between Lakeland and the Disney area. Davenport is one of our most active service markets; our portfolio here is single-family homes serving families and long-term renters who want Polk County schools and Disney-adjacent location without the Orlando price premium.
The pace of new construction in this market means a manager needs to be on the ground often. We are. We meet vendors at the property, walk new owners through Polk County HOA conventions, and know which subdivisions have rental restrictions that look subtle on the deed and become a problem six months in. If you own or are considering buying a Davenport rental, this is one of the markets we want to be in.
By the Numbers
Davenport at a glance
Population
20,281
World Population Review · 2026
Median Household Income
$73,685
Census ACS · 2024
Median Rent
$2,250
Zillow (April 2026, all bedrooms)
Housing Stock
Predominantly newer construction — most homes built post-2000
From Our Office
30 miles north (~35 min via I-4)
Growth since 2020
+108%
Florida's fastest-growing city
Walt Disney World
~15 min drive
Via US-27 / I-4
School district
Polk County PSD
Davenport HS · Davenport Elementary · School of the Arts
Polk County led the entire U.S. in net domestic migration in recent years, adding 26,000+ residents in a single year. ZIP codes 33837, 33896, and 33897 cover the Davenport area.
FAQ
Common questions about Davenport property management
- Can I run my Davenport property as a short-term vacation rental?
- It depends on the subdivision and Polk County zoning for the specific address. Davenport sits next to several master-planned communities with explicit short-term-rental zoning (ChampionsGate, Solterra, Reunion area), but many newer residential subdivisions have HOA restrictions or county ordinances prohibiting rentals under six months. Before purchasing or converting, verify the deed restrictions and zoning for that specific address. We manage long-term annual rentals; short-term rentals require separate Florida sales tax registration, county tourist tax, and licensing we don't currently coordinate.
- How does Davenport compare to Kissimmee or ChampionsGate for rentals?
- Davenport tends to offer newer construction at a lower price per square foot than ChampionsGate or comparable Kissimmee neighborhoods. Tenants who want proximity to Disney without the resort-community price tag often land here. The trade-off is a longer commute to Orlando proper — roughly 35–45 minutes from Davenport vs. 20–25 minutes from Kissimmee. For full-time renters who work in central Orlando this matters; for hybrid or remote workers it usually doesn't.
- What's the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Davenport?
- Three-bedroom homes in Davenport typically rent between $2,000 and $2,400 per month, with newer construction or homes in master-planned communities at the upper end. Median rent across all bedroom counts is around $2,250 (Zillow, 2026). Larger 4–5 bedroom homes near the Disney corridor can rent for $2,800–$3,500+, often to relocating families or longer-stay tenants tied to the travel and hospitality industries.
- Will Davenport's growth continue, or is the market overheating?
- Davenport added 108% population growth between 2020 and 2026 and is currently growing at roughly 9.5% per year. Polk County remains Florida's fastest-growing county for the third consecutive year, with continuing job and household growth across the Lakeland–Winter Haven metro and steady spillover from Orlando. Most indicators point to sustained demand. The most defensive move for an investor here is to buy homes that work as long-term annual rentals regardless of what the short-term-rental market does — which is exactly what we manage.
Considering Davenport property management?
Tell us about your property — we'll walk you through how we'd handle it in Davenport.