Dubuque County · River City

Dubuque

Iowa's original river city

Historic streets, Mississippi River energy, and a broad mix of established homes and newer options.

Iowa-only real estate guidance from Scott Underberg at Guthrie & Associates.

Northeast Iowa on the Mississippi River

Best fit: Buyers who want city amenities, character, and a neighborhood search with real variety.

Ask Scott about Dubuque

Public housing context

A useful baseline, not a price opinion.

View ACS 2024 source

Median owner-occupied value

$204,800

± $5,018 · ACS 2024 5-year

Median year built

1963

± 2 years · ACS 2024 5-year

How to use it

Citywide or townwide public data only — not a listing value, current market price, appraisal, or neighborhood estimate.

The overview

What it feels like to live in Dubuque.

Dubuque is the regional hub for eastern Iowa buyers who want historic neighborhoods, a connected downtown, river views, and access to a broader mix of work, culture, dining, and recreation. The city has distinct areas to explore, from the North End and Cathedral District to the Millwork District, downtown, and the west-side neighborhoods.

Port of Dubuque and riverfront

National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium

Historic downtown, Millwork District, and bluff views

Community intelligence

Build a picture of daily life in Dubuque.

These source-linked local anchors are designed to help visitors understand the community before they begin narrowing a home search. School information is context only; always verify enrollment, program, and transportation details directly.

Parks & outdoors

Eagle Point Park is a 164-acre City park overlooking the Mississippi River and Lock and Dam No. 11.
The City’s park system includes Bee Branch Creek Greenway, Washington Park, Marshall Park & Arboretum, and many neighborhood parks.

Schools & learning

Dubuque Community Schools operates public elementary, middle, and high schools across the city.
Northeast Iowa Community College’s Dubuque Center provides regional adult-learning and training context.

Attractions & daily life

National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium anchors the Port of Dubuque.
Carnegie-Stout Public Library, Dubuque Museum of Art, and historic downtown add civic and cultural anchors.

Housing character

Dubuque contains historic 19th-century homes, bungalows, historic commercial buildings, established mid-century neighborhoods, and newer residential settings. Building age, historic context, topography, and condition vary widely by address.

Address-level checks

Check historic-district and exterior-review requirements where applicable.

Inspect foundations, drainage, retaining features, and parking on hilly or older urban parcels.

Confirm zoning, utilities, taxes, and insurance with property-specific records.

Source desk

Official and community sources supporting this guide. Source links are provided for current policies, programs, hours, or address-level details; the guide does not replace agency verification.

City of Dubuque parks Dubuque Community Schools ACS 2024 housing data

Buying lens

What to examine when you search here.

Compare neighborhood character, hill access, and daily routes early in the process.

Ask for a current, address-level review of property condition, taxes, and utility history.

Explore both established city neighborhoods and west-side growth areas.

Local life

The places that make the map feel local.

Fenelon Place Elevator
Mines of Spain Recreation Area
Dubuque Farmers Market and downtown dining

Iowa relocation guide

Guide standard

Prepared for Living in the DBQ by Scott Underberg, Broker Owner. This guide combines source-linked public context with an Iowa broker’s local orientation; it is not a valuation, appraisal, school-assignment guarantee, or substitute for property-specific verification.

Video-ready

A closer look at Dubuque.

Use this section for Scott's future video tour, market conversation, or local lifestyle guide.

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