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Dubuque, IA home prices and housing market

3 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$338K1-yr changeUp3.9%

The typical home value in Dubuque, IA is $338K as of September 2026, up 3.9% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Dubuque ZIP code, the median list price is $441K and homes spend a median of 44 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Dubuque, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$338K
1-yr changeMedian across Dubuque ZIPs
+3.9%
ZIP markets live5 tracked in Dubuque
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Dubuque County

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12-month value trend

+3.9% over 12 months

Typical home value in Dubuque over the last 12 months: $325K in Sep 2025 to $338K in Sep 2026 (+3.9%).

Sep 2025$325K

Sep 2026$338K

Median Zillow home value index across Dubuque's ZIP codes.

Context

The typical home value in Dubuque is $337,855, up 3.9% over the past year as of September 2026. There were 151 homes for sale in September 2026, with 90 new listings coming to market that month. The median list price was $440,975, and homes spent a median of 44 days on market. About 27.4% of listings had a price cut, which suggests some sellers are starting above what buyers will pay. For a Dubuque homeowner thinking about selling, the market still supports solid values, but pricing realistically from the start matters more than it did when inventory was tighter.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Dubuque, IA?

Typical home value

$338K

Up3.9%YoY

Median list price

$441K

Days on market

44

Homes for sale

151

Price cuts

27.4%

New listings

90

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Dubuque's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Dubuque, IA home prices over time

Typical home values in Dubuque, IA are up 3.9% over the past year, from $325K in September 2025 to $338K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Dubuque, IA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$337,855+3.9%
September 2025$325,294No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Dubuque ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Dubuque, IA a buyer's or seller's market?

Dubuque, IA leans toward a buyer's market.

A large share of listings have cut their asking price, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

Based on a median of 44 days on market and 27% of listings with a price cut in the typical Dubuque ZIP code, and 90 new listings against 151 active listings across Dubuque, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Dubuque housing market forecast 2027

+3.1%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 3 Dubuque ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 3.1% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Dubuque rose 3.9%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Dubuque?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Dubuque shows typical home values rising 3.1% by September 2027, after a 3.9% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 3 Dubuque ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Dubuque?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 5 Dubuque ZIP codes in total; the remaining 2 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Dubuque, IA home prices.

How much is a home in Dubuque worth?

The typical home value in Dubuque is $337,855 as of September 2026, up 3.9% over the past year. Your home's value will depend on its condition, location, and features.

How long does it take to sell a home in Dubuque?

Homes in Dubuque spent a median of 44 days on market as of September 2026. About 27.4% of listings had a price cut, so pricing accurately at listing can help avoid a longer sale.

How competitive is the Dubuque housing market?

There were 151 homes for sale in Dubuque as of September 2026, with 90 new listings that month. The median list price was $440,975.

Are home prices going up or down in Dubuque, IA?

Typical home values in Dubuque, IA are up 3.9% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Dubuque, IA a buyer's or seller's market?

Dubuque, IA leans toward a buyer's market. A large share of listings have cut their asking price, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Based on a median of 44 days on market and 27% of listings with a price cut in the typical Dubuque ZIP code, and 90 new listings against 151 active listings across Dubuque, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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