Living in Dubuque
Dubuque is a large place in Iowa, United States, home to 58,799 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 4%, #462 of 12,111), low-income families (top 8%, #606 of 8,006), young families (top 10%, #1,118 of 11,898).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Dubuque
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 03 min and sets around 23:33; in late June it sets around 3:43.
How Dubuque ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Iowa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 64 | #1,118 of 11,898 | #36 of 102 | Map |
| Low-income household | 54 | #1,306 of 9,771 | #58 of 120 | Map |
| Low-income family | 65 | #606 of 8,006 | #31 of 53 | Map |
| Single parent | 65 | #696 of 6,237 | #26 of 37 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #2,505 of 9,474 | #9 of 69 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 71 | #1,132 of 9,474 | #7 of 69 | Map |
| Early retiree | 63 | #3,461 of 10,762 | #14 of 138 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 64 | #1,077 of 7,271 | #17 of 83 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 41 | #4,503 of 8,006 | #46 of 53 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 61 | #462 of 12,111 | #45 of 165 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 49 | #4,504 of 7,271 | #30 of 83 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 68 | #2,207 of 9,474 | #20 of 69 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 42 | #12,014 of 18,063 | #333 of 353 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 11 | #12,230 of 16,523 | #229 of 283 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 47 | #8,247 of 18,063 | #319 of 353 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 62 | #4,274 of 16,523 | #24 of 283 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 49 | #6,683 of 21,167 | #33 of 457 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #2,160 of 12,111 | #55 of 165 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 39 | #7,589 of 12,111 | #70 of 165 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Asbury 7 km
- Platteville (Wisconsin) 30 km
- Maquoketa 48 km
- Manchester (Iowa) 65 km
- Anamosa 67 km
- Prairie du Chien 73 km
- De Witt (Iowa) 76 km
- Clinton (Iowa) 83 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.