Hardwood flooring cost in Davenport, IA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (500 sq ft)
- $5,250 – $11,900
- Per sq ft
- $10.50 – $24
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −5%
- US $9,000
- Rank of 300 metros
- #129
- 1 = most expensive
Davenport homeowners pay roughly $5,250 to $11,900 to install hardwood flooring at 500 sq ft, or $10.50 to $24 per sq ft (permit not included). Against the US midpoint, Davenport is 5% lower. Building materials run about 6% below the US average here (BEA goods price index 94.2).
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Estimated cost for 500 sq ft in Davenport, IA, standard level
$7,250 to $9,900
About $14.50 to $20 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 42% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $4,100 | $5,800 |
| Labor | $3,150 | $4,100 |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $7,250 | $9,900 |
Cost breakdown for 500 sq ft in Davenport, IA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,850 | $4,950 | $7,050 | 58% |
| Labor | $2,400 | $3,650 | $4,850 | 42% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0% |
| Total | $5,250 | $8,600 | $11,900 | 100% |
Where the Davenport price comes from
Labor is 42% of the midpoint bill here, against 42% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is carpenters (70%), floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (30%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Davenport the blended ratio comes out at 0.97.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Davenport metro is 94.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 500 sq ft comes to $4,950, compared with $5,250 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (89.1) and land at $0 to $0.
Related projects, priced for Davenport
Because every project leans on different trades, Davenport's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, bathroom remodel runs +1% and laminate flooring −6%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate flooring | 500 sq ft | $1,900 – $6,600 | −6% |
| Tile flooring | 200 sq ft | $2,400 – $9,600 | −3% |
| Kitchen remodel | 120 sq ft | $17,900 – $30,400 | −4% |
| Bathroom remodel | 45 sq ft | $4,750 – $23,600 | +1% |
Specs and site conditions that change a Davenport bid
Solid versus engineered
Solid hardwood is $11-$25 per sq ft installed and engineered hardwood is $9-$20 (HomeGuide).
Materials and labor
Materials are $6-$15 per sq ft and installation labor adds $3-$10 per sq ft.
Layout
Room shape, stairs and installation method change the labor side.
Local wages behind the labor line
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Davenport is 0.97 times the national level.
For carpenters (47-2031, weighted 70%) the local median is $29.06 an hour, which is in line with the national $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $23.15 and $35.60 an hour. BLS counts 670 of them working in the area, 37.1 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 43.1), so the local bench is about average.
For floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042, weighted 30%) the local median is $24.54 an hour, which is 10% below the national $27.15. The middle half of them earn between $19.76 and $30.00 an hour. BLS counts 40 of them working in the area, 2.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 1.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the carpenters on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($35.60 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $590. At the 25th percentile ($23.15) it shrinks by about $530. The total moves by 6.9% or 6.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 180,450 jobs in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island area. That makes it the 128th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.12% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 70% | $23.15 | $29.06 | $35.60 | $29.12 | 1.00 | metro |
| Floor layers (except carpet, wood and hard tiles) (47-2042) | 30% | $19.76 | $24.54 | $30.00 | $27.15 | 0.90 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.97 | |||||
Pick a size, pick a tier: hardwood flooring pricing in Davenport
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Davenport wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$5,250 to $7,900
Standard solid oak, simple layout
Standard
$7,250 to $9,900
Wider planks or a better grade, some stairs
Premium
$9,250 to $11,900
Exotic species, herringbone or complex layout
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| one room (200 sq ft) | $2,100 – $3,150 | $2,900 – $3,950 | $3,700 – $4,750 |
| main floor (500 sq ft) | $5,250 – $7,900 | $7,250 – $9,900 | $9,250 – $11,900 |
| whole house (1,200 sq ft) | $12,600 – $19,000 | $17,400 – $23,800 | $22,200 – $28,600 |
How Davenport compares
Same job, same size (500 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Peoria is the priciest of the group at $9,550. Iowa City is the cheapest at $8,150.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davenport, IAthis page | $5,250 – $11,900 | $8,600 | |
| Iowa City, IA60 miles | $5,000 – $11,400 | $8,150 | −5% |
| Peoria, IL65 miles | $5,900 – $13,200 | $9,550 | +12% |
| Dubuque, IA75 miles | $5,300 – $12,000 | $8,600 | level |
| Cedar Rapids, IA75 miles | $5,300 – $12,000 | $8,650 | +1% |
| Rockford, IL100 miles | $5,600 – $12,600 | $9,050 | +6% |
| Iowa (statewide) | $5,200 – $11,800 | $8,500 | −1% |
| United States | $5,500 – $12,500 | $9,000 | +5% |
Across 300 US metros, Davenport comes in at #129 from the top. The priciest is Honolulu, HI at $11,500; the cheapest is Brownsville, TX at $7,300 (midpoints, 500 sq ft). Statewide, Davenport is 1% above the Iowa figure.
Other Iowa metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | 404,130 jobs | $5,400 – $12,300 | $8,850 | +3% |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 139,260 jobs | $5,300 – $12,000 | $8,650 | +1% |
| Iowa City, IA | 93,760 jobs | $5,000 – $11,400 | $8,150 | −5% |
| Waterloo, IA | 84,260 jobs | $5,150 – $11,700 | $8,450 | −2% |
| Sioux City, IA | 75,010 jobs | $5,050 – $11,500 | $8,250 | −4% |
| Dubuque, IA | 58,470 jobs | $5,300 – $12,000 | $8,600 | level |
Cities with a workforce like Davenport's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Davenport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asheville, NC | 180,620 jobs | $5,050 – $11,600 | $8,350 | −3% |
| Lafayette, LA | 179,570 jobs | $4,750 – $10,900 | $7,800 | −9% |
| Lincoln, NE | 182,620 jobs | $5,000 – $11,400 | $8,250 | −4% |
| Sioux Falls, SD | 178,590 jobs | $5,100 – $11,600 | $8,350 | −3% |
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Hardwood flooring in Davenport: your questions
+How much does it cost to install hardwood flooring in Davenport?
For 500 sq ft, expect $5,250 to $11,900 in the Davenport area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,250 to $9,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for hardwood floor in Davenport?
About $10.50 to $24 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $0 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $11 to $25.
+Is hardwood floor cheaper in Davenport or Iowa City?
Iowa City is 60 miles away. The midpoint for 500 sq ft there is $8,150, which is 5% less than Davenport ($8,600). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Davenport?
About 42% at the midpoint, or $3,650 out of $8,600. Materials are 58% and permits 0%. Nationally, labor is 42%.
+What would main floor (500 sq ft) cost in Davenport?
$5,250 to $11,900. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does hardwood floor need a permit in Davenport?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $0 for fees in the Davenport area (our national range of $0 to $0 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Davenport expensive for hardwood floor compared with the rest of Iowa?
Davenport is 1% above the Iowa statewide estimate ($8,500 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in Iowa; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Davenport?
The BLS median is $29.06 an hour in the Davenport area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $23.15 to $35.60.
+What do basic and premium hardwood floor work cost in Davenport?
For 500 sq ft, basic work runs $5,250 to $7,900 and premium work $9,250 to $11,900. Basic means: standard solid oak, simple layout. Premium means: exotic species, herringbone or complex layout.
Hardwood flooring near Davenport
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.