Dubuque County · Western Dubuque County

Farley

Small-town rhythm on a regional route

A compact community with a straightforward, local-first character.

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

West of Dubuque in Dubuque County

Best fit: Buyers who want a modest scale, a close community feel, and Iowa value.

Ask Scott about Farley

Public housing context

A useful baseline, not a price opinion.

View ACS 2024 source

Median owner-occupied value

$266,000

± $29,224 · ACS 2024 5-year

Median year built

1978

± 5 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 Farley.

Farley gives buyers a village-scale community with Iowa practicality, municipal services, and a simple connection to the rest of Dubuque County. It is a good community to include in a broader search when a buyer values a smaller footprint and a slower everyday routine.

Local municipal services

Community communication and events

Dubuque County location

Community intelligence

Build a picture of daily life in Farley.

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

Farley Community Park includes playground equipment, picnic tables, rental pavilions, basketball courts, and a splash pad.

Schools & learning

Farley Elementary is part of the Western Dubuque Community School District.
The district’s administrative offices are located in Farley.

Attractions & daily life

Dubuque County Library District’s Farley Branch provides public library services and programming.
Local community facilities and municipal spaces support civic gatherings.

Housing character

Farley has a predominantly single-family residential setting. Housing age, utility connection, lot configuration, and municipal development rules should be verified for the individual property.

Address-level checks

Confirm water, sewer, and stormwater details for the address.

Check zoning, setbacks, and accessory-building requirements with the City.

Review property records, assessments, and any municipal improvement obligations.

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 Farley Farley Elementary Dubuque County Library ACS 2024 housing data

Buying lens

What to examine when you search here.

Assess travel patterns around your actual work and activity schedule.

Review home age, mechanical systems, and available lot configurations.

Ask about current inventory before narrowing the search.

Local life

The places that make the map feel local.

Community events
Local service clubs and activities
Access to western Dubuque County

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 Farley.

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

Community video slot

Keep exploring

More Iowa communities.

All communities →

Dubuque County