At a Glance
Median Income
$64,985
$37,529 per capita
Home Value
$193,100
Zillow: $239,491
Median Rent
$943/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
190/100K
1,637/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.6%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Dubuque Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dubuque's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dubuque a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dubuque residents earn a median household income of $64,985 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,529. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,728 business establishments, including 242 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dubuque is $193,100 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,491. Median rent is $943/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Safety & Crime
Dubuque reports 190 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,637/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
33.6% of adults in Dubuque hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dubuque has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population59,271
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density1,895/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,985
Per Capita$37,529
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$9,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,128
Housing
A+
Home Value$193,100
Rent$943
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$239,491
Housing Units27,271
Rent Burden28.4%
Crime
F
Violent190/100K
Property1,637/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault116/100K
Burglary238/100K
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,844/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation797 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.6%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute15 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Dubuque was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Dubuque Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 242 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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