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East Dubuque, IL

East Dubuque, IL.

Population: 4,294 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in East Dubuque, IL is $237,143 — up 7.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $275,000 after a median 20 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$237,143

Typical home value

+7.0%

1-year change

20

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$237,143
1-year appreciation
+7.0%
3-year appreciation
+27.8%
5-year appreciation
+51.4%
10-year appreciation
+100.3%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$242,718
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$275,000
Median list price
$229,900
Median price per sqft
$126
1-year sale-price change
-1.8%
Median days on market
20 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
15
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
10

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$668/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$783/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$959/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,328/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,336/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.9 : 1
Schools include
East Dubuque Elem School, East Dubuque High School, East Dubuque Jr High

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, drought, hail, landslide, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Peoples Natural Gas Co. (6.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
38.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
33
Days with Good air quality
325
Days with Moderate air quality
16
Highest AQI recorded (year)
87

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Effigy Mounds National Monument (54 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Rigdon Private Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
MIDWEST MEDICAL CENTER, MERCYONE DUBUQUE MEDICAL CENTER, FINLEY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
18
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+19 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1974
Housing built before 1970
43.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.0%
Median annual property tax
$3,442
Households with broadband internet
57.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,201
Average weekly wage
$943
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
42

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

East DubuqueState medianUS median
Typical home value$237,143$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$275,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market20 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,442$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in East Dubuque, IL?
$237,143.
What is the median sale price in East Dubuque, IL?
$275,000.
How long do homes take to sell in East Dubuque, IL?
Median days on market: 20 days.
What is typical rent in East Dubuque, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $959/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in East Dubuque, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, hail, landslide, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in East Dubuque, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in East Dubuque, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near East Dubuque, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve East Dubuque, IL?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the air quality in East Dubuque, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 33. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in East Dubuque, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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