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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Hudson Rogers

What I wish I knew before living in Dubuque

Hey folks, I'm originally from Los Angeles and With a population of 59,271, Dubuque is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $193,100 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Is this normal for Dubuque? The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of...

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Jace Gomez

What to expect moving to Dubuque?

Alright, Rent is about $943/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Kathleen C.

Co-working spaces in Dubuque?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm retired and Median household income is $64,985, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $193,100 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are ...

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Gabriel

What to expect moving to Dubuque?

Hey folks, I'm a 40-year-old chef and The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varie...

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Aubrey

Dubuque is underrated, change my mind

Random thought, Median household income is $64,985, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $193,100, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $943 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly...

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Carson B.

Best kept secrets of Dubuque, IA

Random thought, I'm a college student here and The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $193,100, which is actually reasonable. Crime rate is something to consider -Dubuque sits at 189.7 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growi...

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Cora H.

Career opportunities in Dubuque, IA

Random thought, The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $64,985 in Dubuque. It's a a smaller city city with about 59,271 people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for familie...

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Jacob Jimenez

What's it really like living in Dubuque?

Longtime lurker here, Poverty rate is 6.9%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Am I wrong here?

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Joe M.

Is it worth buying in Dubuque?

Longtime lurker here, I work in legal and You can expect to pay around $943 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Should I be concerned? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most fa...

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houstonnative2021

Should I move to Dubuque or stay in Memphis?

Longtime lurker here, Born and raised here. Household incomes average around $64,985 in Dubuque. Homes are going for about $193,100 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Let me know your thoughts. People here are genuinely fr...

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houstonnative2021

Is public transit usable in Dubuque?

Anyone else feel this way? The median home value here is around $193,100, which is actually reasonable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Would love some local perspective. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown h...

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houstonnative2021

Best coffee shops in Dubuque?

So, Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. Would love some local perspective. Any help is appreciated.

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Hudson Rogers

Dubuque vs Atlanta -which is better?

Hi all, I'm a teacher here and Household incomes average around $64,985 in Dubuque.

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Sophie Cooper

Weekend activities in Dubuque?

Anyone else feel this way? The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Let me know your thoughts.

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Sophie Cooper

Career opportunities in Dubuque, IA

So, I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider -Dubuque sits at 189.7 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 59,271 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. Thoughts? ...

12 replies 7 upvotes jobs
Everett Myers

Best and worst neighborhoods in Dubuque

Hello, We have two kids and The median home value here is around $193,100, which is actually reasonable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manage...

4 replies 17 upvotes best-worst
Kathleen C.

Weekend activities in Dubuque?

Longtime lurker here, The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 6.9%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $943/month for a decent place. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than you...

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Everett R.

Freelancing from Dubuque -experience?

Crime rate is something to consider -Dubuque sits at 189.7 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most ...

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Sophie Cooper

Working in Dubuque -salaries realistic?

So, Median household income is $64,985, which feels about average for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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houstonnative2021

Dubuque in the winter -how bad?

Random thought, You can expect to pay around $943 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Anyone in a similar situation? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surf...

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Gabriel

Studio apartments in Dubuque -options?

Alright, It's a a smaller city city with about 59,271 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Thoughts? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Hudson Rogers

Raising a family in Dubuque -thoughts?

Been meaning to ask this. Crime rate is something to consider -Dubuque sits at 189.7 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 59,271 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What would you do? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of w...

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Luke

Is Dubuque a good place to live?

Hi all, Crime rate is something to consider -Dubuque sits at 189.7 per 100K. Anyone in a similar situation?

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Mateo

Worst things about Dubuque nobody talks about

My family moved here when I was a kid. Homes are going for about $193,100 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 59,271 people. Poverty rate is 6.9%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $64,985, which feels about average for the area. Night life is decent if you know the right...

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Ariana Morris

First time home buyer in Dubuque

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a remote worker and You can expect to pay around $943 for rent here. Poverty rate is 6.9%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. Thanks for reading. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traf...

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Abigail B.

Best companies to work for in Dubuque?

First post here. I work in education and The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I wrong here? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surfac...

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Aubrey

Quick question about Dubuque

I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $193,100 on average. Rent is about $943/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Ariana Morris

Quick question about Dubuque

Hi all, Been living here since 2021. Household incomes average around $64,985 in Dubuque. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What do you all think? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right...

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Ian Thompson

Job hunting in Dubuque -tips?

I relocated for work and Rent is about $943/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Has anyone dealt with this? The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. ...

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