Dubuque County, IA home prices

Dubuque County, IA: the typical home is worth $279,470 as of 2026-05, up +6.0% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $171/sq ft. Rent…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1976: $67,491 → 2026: $279,470 (4.1×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $279,470, homes in Dubuque County sit 45% above the Iowa median ($192,409) and 19% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #13 of 99 Iowa counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+6.0% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 40 days on the market, with 21% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.8× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$1,380/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,123/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Delaware County, IA ($240,395) · Jackson County, IA ($238,904) · Jones County, IA ($241,885) · Grant County, WI ($226,514) · Clayton County, IA ($272,036) · Jo Daviess County, IL ($253,649)