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Dubuque, Iowa real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Dubuque, IA (Dubuque County) — Census median home value $193,100, county listing prices down about 21.0% over the past year.
Dubuque, IA is in Dubuque County, Iowa — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 59,271, with a median household income of $64,985. Census data puts Dubuque's median home value at $193,100 (all owner-occupied homes); Dubuque County's current median listing price runs $334,450, down about 21.0% over the past year.
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Dubuque market snapshot
Population
59,271
Median Household Income
$64,985
Median Home Value (city)
$193,100
Median Listing Price (Dubuque County)
$334,450
Median Gross Rent
$943/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-21.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Dubuque's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $193,100. Separately, Dubuque County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $334,450. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Dubuque County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.24% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Dubuque has an estimated population of 59,271 and a median household income of $64,985, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Dubuque's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 17% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Dubuque FAQ
What are home values like in Dubuque, IA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Dubuque's median home value at $193,100. Dubuque County's current median listing price runs $334,450, down about 21.0% over the past year.
What is the population of Dubuque, IA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Dubuque's population at approximately 59,271.
What's the median rent in Dubuque, IA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Dubuque at approximately $943 per month.
What is the median household income in Dubuque, IA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Dubuque at approximately $64,985.
Is the Dubuque housing market growing?
Dubuque County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.24% annual change in 2025.
Is Dubuque, IA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Dubuque's median home value at about 3.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 17% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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