Real Estate Investing in Dubuque County, Iowa

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10 ZIP codes • Population: 93,069

Should you buy in Dubuque County, IA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (67/100)

Mixed signals β€” some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.3% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $323,306
Avg Monthly Rent $1,051
ZIP Codes 10

Investing in Dubuque County Real Estate

Across Dubuque County's 10 ZIPs, the picture is sluggish β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

decisively Dubuque County's β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† aggregate rating reflects subdued investor metrics across the board β€” soft rent growth, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth taking seriously.

A 93,069 population and $N/AK household income profile is what makes Dubuque a challenging rental region β€” the base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$323,306
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,051
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (IA)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Dubuque, IA metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
51%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Dubuque County

6 Colleges 4,547 Students
C+
Emmaus Bible College
4-Year Private Β· 197 students
C+
Loras College
4-Year Private Β· 1,213 students
C
Capri College-Dubuque
Vocational For-Profit Β· 153 students
C
Clarke University
4-Year Private Β· 1,025 students
C
University of Dubuque
4-Year Private Β· 1,795 students
C
Wartburg Theological Seminary
4-Year Private Β· 164 students

Cities in Dubuque County

ZIP Codes in Dubuque County, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dubuque County

What real estate strategy is ideal for, IA?

The best-fit strategy in, IA is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

What is the renter demographic in, IA?

Tenant demand in, IA is solid. The local workforce $1,051/mo rents across most rental classes.

How does, IA stack up for property investment?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in, IA reflects its $323K prices and $1,051/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within IA.

Is, IA stronger than the typical IA market?

Relative to IA as a whole, ranks broadly in line with. The local 3.0/5 score summarizes the position.

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