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Dubuque, IA

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Dubuque.

Population: 73,902 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Dubuque, IA is $301,716 — up 4.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $248,333 after a median 30 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,285/month. 17 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$301,716

Median home value

+4.1%

1-year change

30

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$301,716
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
+11.5%
5-year appreciation
+28.1%
10-year appreciation
+64.8%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$302,310
House Price Index (state)
379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$248,333
Median list price
$254,933
Median price per sqft
$119
1-year sale-price change
+6.4%
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
202
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
12
1-year forecast
+2.2%
Days to pending
31 days
New listings (monthly)
95

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,285/mo
1-year rent change
+4.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$696/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,088/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,415/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,633/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
17
Elementary schools
12
Middle schools
3
High schools
2
Schools include
Audubon Elementary School, Dubuque Senior High School, Eisenhower Elementary School, Hoover Elementary School, Irving Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, hail, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
30.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Peoples Natural Gas Co. (3.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
32.4 in
Annual snowfall
37.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
19,203
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,216

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Effigy Mounds National Monument (44 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
50
Nearest airport
Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
MERCYONE DUBUQUE MEDICAL CENTER, FINLEY HOSPITAL, SOUTHWEST HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-166 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
43.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,310
Mean commute to work
13 min
Households with broadband internet
75.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
53,875
Average weekly wage
$1,112
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Finance & Insurance, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
148

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

DubuqueState medianUS median
Median home value$301,716$211,348$289,727
Median sale price$248,333$220,000$325,000
Median days on market30 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,285/mo$1,175/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,310$1,927$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Dubuque, IA?
$301,716.
What is the median sale price in Dubuque, IA?
$248,333.
How long do homes take to sell in Dubuque, IA?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is typical rent in Dubuque, IA?
Typical rent: $1,285/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Dubuque, IA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, hail, strongWind, tornado.
Is Dubuque, IA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Dubuque, IA?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Dubuque, IA?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Dubuque, IA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Peoples Natural Gas Co., 3.4 mi.
How many schools serve Dubuque, IA?
17 schools (12 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Dubuque, IA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Dubuque, IA?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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