Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
21%
Dubuque, IA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$932
Population
59,090
Renter Mix
38% Rent
A large suburb on the Mississippi River with big-city attractions
Suburban
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Riverfront
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Affordable
A sprawling suburb on the Mississippi River, Dubuque sits on the Iowa state line nearing Wisconsin. Dubuque is home to major attractions like the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium and the Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Aside from the city’s tourist hotspots and riverside views, Dubuque also features a vibrant nightlife scene with several casinos, restaurants, and bars near the riverfront. Several universities, both public and private, call Dubuque home, including Clarke University and the University of Dubuque. Apartments, houses, condos, and townhomes available for rent in the city are very affordable, making it a great place for renters on a budget interested in natural beauty and entertainment options.
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Dubuque is right along the Mississippi River.
The quiet city of Dubuque is full of historic buildings.
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Demographics
Median Household Income
$66,771
Average: $82,954
Education
16,935
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
30,295
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Dubuque has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Dubuque, IA is $689 for a studio, $934 for one bedroom, $1,205 for two bedrooms, and $1,342 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dubuque has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$934/month
574 Sq Ft
House
$1,406/month
580 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Dubuque, IA is 9.4% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Dubuque is 29.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $689 - $1,342. You can expect to pay 2.1% less for groceries, 1.7% less for utilities, and 3.7% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
John Kennedy Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
565 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
508 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
294 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
303 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
566 Students
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
1,142 Students
George Washington Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
624 Students
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
369 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,584 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,435 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Heitkamp Memorial Planetarium
- Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens
- Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
- Sundown Mountain Resort
- Mines of Spain Recreation Area & EB Lyons Interpretive Center
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.