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Apartments for rent in Dubuque, IA

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See what Dubuque, IA has to offer.

What Renters Like and Dislike

What Renters Like and Dislike About Dubuque

For the most part it is safe and everyone is friendly since I've grown up there s kid me and my sister.

There is nothing unique about my neighborhood. It is just what you think of a family neighborhood. Close enough to public transportation but bar enough away.

my favorite thing about living in this neighborhood is i can just about walk to any place needed. restaraunts, parks, schools, gas station, bike trail, church, pharmacy, and grocery stores

i like my neighbors the surrounding areas The view and on weekends we have community cook out so it's always nice

My neighborhood is very family and pet friendly. It is close to the river and local Dairy Queen and pool.

Who Lives Here

Dubuque Demographics

Education

High School

27%

Associate's

19%

Bachelor's

13%

Master's

6%

Doctorate

36%

Family Size

2 people

52%

3 people

19%

4 people

18%

5 people

7%

6+ people

4%

Household Income

0-50k

46%

50-100k

35%

100-150k

13%

150-200k

3%

200k+

3%

Age

0-10

12%

10-20

13%

20-45

32%

45-65

25%

65+

18%

Getting Around Dubuque

Dubuque Transportation

Commute Time

0-15 Mins

57%

15-30 Mins

35%

30-40 Mins

3%

40-60 Mins

2%

60+ Mins

3%

Transportation Scores

Percentage: 4040

Walk Score®

Walkable

No

Say 8 of 12 renters

Has Sidewalks

Yes

Say 8 of 12 renters

Percentage: 2828

Bike Score®

Bike Friendly

No

Say 7 of 12 renters

Top Scores: Nightlife, Parks, Health

Things To Do In Dubuque

Top Score

Nightlife

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Nightlife is on the rocks in Dubuque.

  1. A high number of bars and clubs per resident
  2. Significantly more bars and clubs than average
  3. Significantly more bars and clubs than areas of a similar size

Parks

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

There's fresh air to be had here.

  1. A high number of parks per resident
  2. Significantly more parks than average
  3. 58% more parks than areas of a similar size

Health and Fitness

2.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Cardio is hale and hardy in Dubuque.

  1. Few gyms per resident
  2. 11% fewer gyms than average
  3. 21% more gyms than areas of a similar size

Grocery Stores

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The food shops around here are few and far between.

  1. Few grocery stores per resident
  2. 65% fewer grocery stores than average
  3. 51% fewer grocery stores than areas of a similar size

Restaurants

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Dubuque serves up a dining scene that's only lukewarm.

  1. Few restaurants per resident
  2. 27% fewer restaurants than average
  3. 25% fewer restaurants than areas of a similar size

Coffee

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

The coffee scene is lukewarm in Dubuque.

  1. Few coffee shops per resident
  2. 30% fewer coffee shops than average
  3. A standard number of coffee shops compared to areas of a similar size

Pet Services

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Dubuque could do with more oppawtunities for pets.

  1. Few pet facilities per resident
  2. 75% fewer pet facilities than average
  3. 55% fewer pet facilities than areas of a similar size

Fine Arts

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

You gotta Van Gogh somewhere else for art.

  1. Few fine art centers per resident
  2. 75% fewer fine art centers than average
  3. A standard number of fine art centers compared to areas of a similar size

Medical Care

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

We have a bone to pick with this Dubuque's access to medical care.

  1. Few medical facilities per resident
  2. 25% more medical facilities than average
  3. 33% more medical facilities than areas of a similar size

Gas Stations

2/5 stars based on undefined reviews

Honk if you see a gas station.

  1. Few gas stations per resident
  2. 49% fewer gas stations than average
  3. 35% fewer gas stations than areas of a similar size

Retail Shops

1.5/5 stars based on undefined reviews

This place is great for recovering shopaholics - a low retail score.

  1. Few shops per resident
  2. 100% fewer shops than average
  3. 100% fewer shops than areas of a similar size

What Renters Are Saying

Dubuque Features

Area Has Litter

No

Say 11 of 12 renters

Busy Streets

No

Say 10 of 12 renters

Area Has Potholes

No

Say 10 of 12 renters

Noise Late At Night

No

Say 9 of 12 renters

Mostly Older Buildings

No

Say 9 of 12 renters

Near Schools

Yes

Say 9 of 12 renters

Good Place To Raise A Family

Yes

Say 9 of 12 renters

Nearby Parks

Yes

Say 7 of 12 renters

Pet Friendly

Yes

Say 7 of 12 renters

Quiet Area

Yes

Say 7 of 12 renters

Safe For Families

Yes

Say 7 of 12 renters

Well Lit

Yes

Say 7 of 12 renters

Near Grocery Stores

Yes

Say 6 of 12 renters

Maintained Yards

Yes

Say 6 of 12 renters

Area Has Kids Play Outside

No

Say 7 of 12 renters

Nice Views

No

Say 7 of 12 renters

Mostly Newer Buildings

No

Say 8 of 12 renters

Near Downtown

No

Say 8 of 12 renters

Near Highways

No

Say 11 of 12 renters

Tree Lined Streets

No

Say 11 of 12 renters

Dubuque Education

Schools

Percentage: 4/54/5

School Score

How satisfied do renters feel with the schools in this area.

Top Schools in Dubuque

9/10

Peosta Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

8/10

Galena Primary School

Grades K-4 • Public

7/10

Scales Mound School

Grades PK-5 • Public

7/10

Bellevue Elementary School

Grades PK-5 • Public

7/10

Dyersville Elementary School

Grades PK-4 • Public

7/10

Epworth Elementary School

Grades PK-4 • Public

Information provided by GreatSchools. To verify school enrollment eligibility, contact the school district directly.

What You Need to Know

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All About

Living in Dubuque, IA

Dubuque, Iowa is a small city with a population of approximately 59,000. The city's residents, with an average age of just over 39, skew younger than most cities in Iowa. The majority of Dubuque residents own their homes, and 36% of residents rent. The average rent of $831 a month is roughly the same as the state average.

Dubuque has a relatively large percentage of residents over the age of 25 who possess a high school degree or GED (21%) compared to the national average. Further, 13% have earned a Bachelor's degree and 6% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate. Workers are spread across a plethora of industries in Dubuque, the most common five of which are retail, manufacturing, healthcare, entertainment, and education. Combined, these industries account for 35% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's workers are in sales, making it the top field in the city. Dubuque workers earn an average annual income of about $61K, about $6,000 less than the average Iowa resident. Dubuque's average income also trails the national average of $73,345.

Dubuque has an average commute time of about 16 minutes, faster than the Iowa average of about 20 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the typical means of commuting to work, opted for by 45% of workers, while public transit isn't used extensively. Walking (2%) isn't a common method of commuting to work, though the number surpasses the national average.

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