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Housing Affordability in Dubuque, IA
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 28.2%
- Iowa 24.3%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 48.6%
- Iowa 43.9%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 18.3%
- Iowa 17.1%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,388/mo
- Iowa $1,533/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more4,06348.6%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more3,13518.3%
- Renters paying 50% or more2,60931.2%
- Median rent as a share of income: 29.4%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 19.0%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $638/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 3.1
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubuque, IA | 28.2% | 48.6% | 18.3% | 29.4% |
| Dubuque County | 24.4% | 45.8% | 17.2% | 27.9% |
| Iowa | 24.3% | 43.9% | 17.1% | 27.4% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Dubuque, IA?
- In Dubuque, IA, 28.2% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Dubuque compare with Iowa?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Dubuque is 28.2%, compared with 24.3% for Iowa as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates