The story of this market
The typical home in Dubuque, Iowa sells for about $204,800, or $168 per square foot.
Prices are up +6.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $946 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+1.5%
IA · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Dubuque, Iowa
The Dubuque housing market shows steady appreciation and low inventory, driven by a stable local economy and consistent demand. While price growth is modest, the market remains highly affordable relative to national averages. Current conditions reflect a balanced environment for both buyers and long-term investors.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Dubuque yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
Deterministic aggregate of 3 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 6.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 34 days on market with 0.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
1% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 65.5% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.9% · poverty 12.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
- The Fun Station Dubuque4.53 mi
- Chestnut Mountain Resort4.519 mi
- National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium4.70.7 mi
- Potosi Brewery4.612.1 mi
- Backpocket Dubuque4.50.3 mi
- Dubuque County Fairgrounds & Event Center4.45.6 mi
- National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium4.70.7 mi
- Diamond Jo Casino Dubuque40.8 mi
- Q Casino + Resort3.91.4 mi
- Sundown Mountain Resort4.47.7 mi
- Potosi Brewery4.612.1 mi
- National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium4.70.7 mi
- Potosi Brewery4.612.1 mi
- Ulysses S Grant Home4.714 mi
- Five Flags Center4.30.6 mi
- National Farm Toy Museum4.822.7 mi
- Eagle Point Park4.72.3 mi
- Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens4.83.1 mi
- EB Lyons Interpretive Center4.73.2 mi
- Horseshoe Mound Preserve4.715.7 mi
- Grant Park4.713.9 mi
- Millennium Bar & Marina4.82.4 mi
- Mid-Town Marina4.61.8 mi
- American Marine Dubuque4.51 mi
- Port of Dubuque Marina4.70.9 mi
- Lacoma Golf Club4.32.4 mi
- Derby Grange Golf4.64.2 mi
- The Meadows Golf Club4.56.7 mi
- Timberline Golf Course4.513.5 mi
- Galena Golf Club4.611.7 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.41.4 mi
- Kennedy Mall3.82.9 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.44 mi
- Kohl's44 mi
- Theisen's Home Farm Auto of Dubuque4.52.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A sprawling 164-acre park overlooking the Mississippi River, offering scenic vistas and extensive picnic facilities. It serves as a primary recreational anchor for the city.
A large, free-admission botanical space featuring diverse gardens and educational programs. It is a major cultural attraction that enhances local property appeal.
A revitalized riverfront area featuring museums, dining, and entertainment venues. It is the focal point of recent economic development and tourism.
Dubuque is well-suited for families and professionals seeking an affordable, stable Midwestern lifestyle with access to riverfront recreation. It appeals to those prioritizing community stability and lower cost-of-living compared to larger metropolitan hubs.
The city is served by the Dubuque Community School District, which is recognized for a broad range of academic and extracurricular programming. Schools generally meet state performance standards, with ongoing investments in facility modernization and vocational training pathways.
The city is served by U.S. Highways 20, 61, and 151, providing regional connectivity. Local transit is managed by the Jule, providing bus service throughout the city.
Dubuque offers a robust amenity base centered on its Mississippi River location, including extensive riverfront parks and trails. The city features significant cultural assets like the Dubuque Arboretum and various historic districts that support high quality-of-life ratings.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by the local university population and workforce. Vacancy rates remain low, and rent growth has tracked modestly with regional inflation, with limited short-term rental saturation.
The economy is anchored by major employers in manufacturing, healthcare, and education, including John Deere and MercyOne. The city maintains a stable industry mix with a focus on regional service and industrial production.
Dubuque maintains a diverse economic base anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and education sectors. Recent development momentum is focused on the Port of Dubuque revitalization and downtown infrastructure improvements to attract corporate investment.
Current planning efforts focus on downtown revitalization and the continued development of the Port of Dubuque area. Infrastructure projects prioritize utility upgrades and road improvements.
Parcels are subject to city and county property taxes, with additional levies for the Dubuque Community School District and local community college services.
Dubuque reports crime rates generally consistent with regional averages for mid-sized Midwestern cities. Local law enforcement maintains active community policing initiatives to address property and nuisance crimes. Trends remain stable relative to historical benchmarks.
The city faces moderate flood risk along the Mississippi River corridor, managed by established levee systems and municipal zoning. Standard wind and severe weather risks are typical for the Upper Midwest, with insurance markets remaining stable.
Property insurance markets are stable, with premiums reflecting standard Midwestern risk profiles for wind and storm damage.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Iowa) — Iowa Property Tax Assessment Limitation: The taxable value is determined by applying an assessment limitation (rollback) to the assessed market value. The limitation is calculated annually to restrict the growth in aggregate taxable value for the residential class to 3% statewide.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this city's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts and ACS 5-year tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.