Livability Score

87
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (10) A+
Wayfarer Coffee
Coffee Shop
Charlotte's Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Monks
Coffee Shop
BUZ Coffee & Energy
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Jumble Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (19) A+
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
The Grand Opera House
Theatre Arts
Dubuque Museum of Art
Museum
Fischer Lanes & Lounge
Bowling Alley
Five Flags Center
Theatre Arts
Mississippi Mud Studios
Art Gallery
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Museum
Logsden
Attraction
Fenelon Place Elevator
Attraction
William M. Black
Attraction
Diamond Jo National River Center
Museum
National Rivers Hall of Fame
Museum
Rock Bowl Stadium
Stadium
Creekside Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Water Park
Dunleith Aquatic Center
Attraction
Ham House Museum
Museum
Bell Tower Theater
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Attraction
E B Lyons Nature Center
Museum
Ampitheater
Attraction
Phoenix Theatres
Cinema
Storybook Park & Zoo
Zoo
Food and Drink (82) A+
McDonald's
Fast Food
Grand Tap
Bar
Rainbow Lounge
Bar
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Odd Fellows
Bar
Skinny Maginny's
Bar
Jubeck New World Brewing
Bar
7 Hills Brewing Company
Bar
Gary Dolphin's Iron Bar
Bar
The Dungeon
Bar
Backpocket Dubuque
Bar
CenterJuice
Fast Food
Hub On Main
Bar
Sweet Memories
Sweets
Ice Cream U Scream
Sweets
The Lift
Bar
Mason Dixon Saloon
Bar
Paul's Tavern
Bar
Wicked Dame
Bar
Dimensional Brewing Company
Bar
A&W
Fast Food
Southend Tap
Bar
Arby's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Fitness (5) B
Volv Fitness
Gym
B-1 Yoga
Gym
Building Better Athletes (BBA)
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (11) C-
Calico Bean Market
Grocery Store
Candle Ready Cakes
Bakery
Eagle Country Market
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Fareway
Grocery Store
Sara Lee Outlet
Bakery
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (134) A+
Cottingham & Butler Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Fenelon Place Elevator
Park
Cathedral Square
Park
Eleventh Street Elevator Landing
Park
Waller-Cooper Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Avon Park
Park
Flat Iron Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Jefferson Park
Park
Bluff Side Park
Park
Mississippi Riverwalk
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Rocco Buda Jr. Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Jackson Park
Park
Grant Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Hilltop Park
Park
Madison Park
Park
Shops (142) A+
Enlighten Mystical Minds
Clothing
Grahams Style Store
Clothing
Namaste Athleisure Wear
Clothing
Rhomberg Furriers
Clothing
Pigott
Furniture
Zazou's Bridal Boutique & Tuxedos
Clothing
Classy and Chic Boutique
Clothing
Gaia Waxing Beauty & Wellness Studio
Beauty
U.S. Cellular
Electronics
Potpourri
Gift Shop
Vintage Chic Bridal Boutique
Clothing
Rustic Charm Decor Barn
Interior Decoration
Ritual Beauty
Hairdresser
King Kutz by Ana
Hairdresser
Styld To Perfection
Hairdresser
Shamrock Imports
Gift Shop
Autolawn
Home Improvement
Shamrock Jewelers
Fashion
Echos from Heirlooms
Interior Decoration
Willows
Furniture
Fig Leaf
Gift Shop
KB&Co.
Clothing
Canvas Products Co.
Fabric
A Ripple Effect Fair Trade
Gift Shop
Gotta Have It
Clothing
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Dubuque.
Public Transit Stops (49)
Stops & Stations A+
Iowa St. Transfer Station
Bus Stop
9th and Iowa St.
Bus Stop
9th & Main St
Bus Stop
Locust St & 6th St
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
9th St. and Locust St.
Bus Stop
Bluff St & 5th
Bus Stop
11th St. & Iowa St.
Bus Stop
Platform F
Bus Stop
Platform E
Bus Stop
Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center
Bus Station
Platform D
Bus Stop
Platform C
Bus Stop
Platform B
Bus Stop
Platform A
Bus Stop
Bluff & 11th St
Bus Stop
4th Street
Transit Station
Fenelon Place
Transit Station
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
Loras Blvd and Dell St
Bus Stop
Hill St. and 5th St.
Bus Stop
S Main St. at Arby's
Bus Stop
Loras Blvd and Prairie St
Bus Stop
Hill St. and 3rd St.
Bus Stop
Mercy Hospital
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.3% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Dubuque is 92/100 - which is 3% higher than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D
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crime D

Dubuque crime rates are 2,265 per 100k, which is 40% higher than Iowa
Property Crime
1,793 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
472 crimes per 100k D-
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employment C

The median income in Dubuque is $54,938 - which is 1% higher than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$54,938 D-
Unemployment Rate
3.1% B
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (40)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Dubuque Police Department
Police
Dubuque County Sheriffs Office
Police
Dubuque Law Enforcement Center
Police
Dubuque Fire Department Station 1 Headquarters
Fire Station
Dubuque Fire Department Headquarters & EMS ambulance
Fire Station
Hartig Drug
Pharmacy
Crescent Community Health Center
Clinic
MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center
Hospital
Mercy Family Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Medical Associates Clinic
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Hartig Drug
Pharmacy
Grand River Center
Clinic
Finley Hospital
Hospital
Wendt Regional Cancer Center
Clinic
Unknown Name
Clinic
Grand River Medical Group Family Practice Clinic
Doctor
Dubuque Fire Department Station 4
Fire Station
Dubuque Fire Station #4
Fire Station
Dubuque Fire Department Station 5
Fire Station
Dubuque Fire Station #6
Fire Station
Dubuque Fire Department Station 6
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Dentist
VA Clinic
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Dubuque home prices are $147,900 - which is 11% higher than Iowa
Home Price
$147,900 D+
Home Appreciation Rate
10% B+
Home Affordability
2.7x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools B

The Dubuque graduation rate is 87% - which is equal to Iowa
School Test Scores
65% C
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (21) F
Prescott Elementary School
Lincoln Elementary School
Audubon Elementary School
St Columbkille School
Bryant Elementary School
George Washington Middle School
Fulton Elementary School
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
East Dubuque Elem School
Marshall Elementary School
St Mary School
Our Lady Of Guadalupe
Irving Elementary School
Anna B Lawther Academy
Mazzuchelli Catholic Middle School
Hoover Elementary School
Table Mound Elementary School
Dubuque Lutheran School
John Kennedy Elementary School
Eisenhower Elementary School
High Schools (4) F
Dubuque Senior High School
East Dubuque High School
Anna B Lawther Academy
Wahlert Catholic High School
Hempstead High School
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ratings C+

Dubuque has an overall rating of 67% from 16 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes C-
User Surveys (15)
From AreaVibes A+
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Dubuque, Iowa - Lots to Offer for a Small City 3 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 21, 2011) I lived in the city of Davenport, Iowa which is not too far from Dubuque, and have made numerous visits to the area for family get togethers and other occasions. While there are not too many exciting attractions in Dubuque that will keep thrill-seekers entertained, for a city in ...Read More Iowa it actually has some quality attractions and restaurants. For those interested in history, or the Mississippi River, there is a large Mississippi River Aquarium and Museum located right on the river. The museum is very informative, clean and nice, and is not a bad way to spend a few hours.

The shops of Dubuque are actually quite impressive with many antique and gift shops located in the 'downtown' area of the city. There are even a few local breweries that offer good drink specials. If you like beer you need to visit the busted lift, its the most popular bar in Dubuque and is a great hole-in-the-wall type place to get together with family and friends, and the food is good.

If you have kids there is only one real place to stay, and that is the Grand Harbor Indoor Waterpark and Resort. It is located right on the river and has an impressive indoor waterpark, which is especially nice if you are visiting Iowa in any month besides July or August. The hotel accommodations with the park are a little pricey, but clean and nice. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Dubuque? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Cottingham & Butler Park
      Washington Park
      Unknown Name
      Fenelon Place Elevator
      Cathedral Square
      Eleventh Street Elevator Landing
      Waller-Cooper Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Unknown Name
      The Grand Opera House
      Dubuque Museum of Art
      Fischer Lanes & Lounge
      Five Flags Center
      Mississippi Mud Studios
      National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
      Logsden

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Grand Tap
      Rainbow Lounge
      Jimmy John's
      Odd Fellows
      Skinny Maginny's
      Jubeck New World Brewing
      7 Hills Brewing Company

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Dubuque? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Dubuque.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Dubuque? The cost of living in Dubuque is 92/100 - which is 3% higher than Iowa.
      Dubuque
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Iowa
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Dubuque? Dubuque crime rates are 2,265, which are 40% higher than Iowa
      Total Crime
      2,265 per 100k people

      3% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 45

      3% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -9%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Dubuque? The median income in Dubuque is $54,938 which is 1% higher than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $54,9381% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,6643% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      33% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Dubuque a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center
      Finley Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Hartig Drug
      Hartig Drug Store
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy
      Hy-Vee Pharmacy
      Mercy Family Pharmacy
      Hartig Drug
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      Grand River Medical Group Family Practice Clinic

      A+ Housing

      What are Dubuque home prices? Dubuque home prices are $147,900 - which is 11% higher than Iowa
      Median home value
      $147,90020% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $80715% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      1% higher than the US average

      B Schools

      Does Dubuque have good schools? The Dubuque graduation rate is 87% - which is equal to Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      65%

      35% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      12% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Dubuque a good place to live? Dubuque has an overall rating of 67% from 16 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      67%

      16 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      60%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      83%

      15 total surveys

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