Dubuque County, IA Housing Market Brief
county · IA · as of May 2026
What is Dubuque County, IA’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Dubuque County, IA in its market cycle?
Dubuque County, IA is classified as Growing — strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Dubuque County, IA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $266K | ▲ +2.4% |
| Median Days on Market | 35 days | 0% |
| Months of Supply | 2.1 | ▲ +5% |
| Homes for Sale | 210 | ▲ +0.5% |
| Homes Sold | 100 | ▼ -4.8% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $150 | ▲ +8% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.8% | ▼ -0.5% |
How has Dubuque County, IA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dubuque County, IA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Dubuque County, IA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 51 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Dubuque County, IA?
The median sale price in Dubuque County, IA is $266K, having risen 2.4% over the past year.
How affordable is Dubuque County, IA?
Dubuque County, IA scores 42 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Dubuque County, IA's Alpha Score?
Dubuque County, IA's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (63/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (36/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Dubuque County, IA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.