Dubuque County, Iowa Housing Market
In Dubuque County, Iowa, the median home value is $237,300, with a median monthly rent of $959. This places Dubuque County at #1017 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #11 within Iowa.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,174
- Establishments: 3,580
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 159
- Multi-family: 175
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 41,515 (avg $89,639)
- Outflow: 39,926 (avg $90,755)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Dubuque County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 52031 | 273.7 | +5.71% | 2025 |
| 2 | 52046 | 287.8 | -1.03% | 2025 |
| 3 | 52033 | 263.4 | +18.19% | 2025 |
| 4 | 52068 | 245.6 | +11.11% | 2025 |
| 5 | 52001 | 236.7 | +4.87% | 2025 |
| 6 | 52003 | 237.4 | +6.05% | 2025 |
| 7 | 52002 | 222.7 | +6.30% | 2025 |
| 8 | 52045 | 237.0 | -2.80% | 2025 |
| 9 | 52039 | 183.1 | +3.37% | 2022 |
| 10 | 52054 | 162.3 | -4.35% | 2021 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Dubuque County | Iowa Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $237,300 | $171,037 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $959 | $832 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 73.3% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.6 | 17.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Dubuque County is 38.7% above the Iowa state average and 4.2% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $959/month is 15.3% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.6, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Dubuque County has an owner-occupancy rate of 73.3%, compared to 75.8% in Iowa and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rankin County | Mississippi | $237,400 | $1,270 |
| Jefferson County | Missouri | $237,200 | $979 |
| Grimes County | Texas | $237,400 | $1,069 |
| Lake and Peninsula Borough | Alaska | $237,500 | $936 |
| Riley County | Kansas | $237,100 | $1,046 |
Other Counties in Iowa
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mills County | $237,800 | $959 | 83.5% |
| Marion County | $233,000 | $884 | 77.7% |
| Lyon County | $230,000 | $843 | 80.9% |
| Madison County | $245,100 | $1,036 | 80.1% |
| Plymouth County | $228,900 | $910 | 73.6% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).