Dubuque, IA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$136 Avg asking sale price
$627 Avg asking lease rate
14,884 SF Avg unit lease size
35,996 SF Avg building size for sale
10.23% Average cap rate

Dubuque's Demographic Profile

Dubuque has 24,818 households and a median income of $66,771, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 59,090
# Households 24,818
Median age 39
Median household income $66,771
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 9,456
5-year population change -1%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Dubuque $227 24,589 SF
Potosi $50 11,061 SF
Platteville $74 10,074 SF
New Vienna $56 3,552 SF
Hanover $34 109,412 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Dubuque $85 35,066 SF 7.46%
Platteville $74 10,074 SF 8.00%
Monticello $120 14,136 SF 6.54%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Dubuque

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

131 W 10th St

Dubuque, IA 52001

  • 23,240 SF Office Building
  • $850,000
For Sale

1055 University Ave

Dubuque, IA 52001

  • 12,320 SF Office Building
  • $2,400,000
For Sale

Amazon

Dubuque, IA 52002

  • 120,800 SF Industrial Building
  • 5.00% Cap Rate
  • $13,892,000
For Sale

Arby's & Owner-User Gas Station - Dubuque, IA

Dubuque, IA 52001

  • 5,162 SF Retail Building
  • 7.50% Cap Rate
  • $2,840,000
For Sale

10496 Ironwood Drive, Dubuque, Iowa 52003

Dubuque, IA 52003

  • 156.30 AC Lot
  • 1 Industrial Lot
  • $5,000,000
For Sale

TBD Central Ave/Route 3

Dubuque, IA 52001

  • 1.19 - 13.05 AC Lots
  • 3 Commercial Lots
  • $227,969 - $4,999,999

Average Price For Sale

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Average Size For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Dubuque pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Dubuque $136 35,996 SF
Kieler $126 46,905 SF
Durango $87 20,636 SF
Potosi $50 11,061 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Dubuque alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Dubuque or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Dubuque 59,090 24,818 39 $66,771 2 9,456 -1%
Kieler 551 221 43 $85,041 2 29 2%
Peosta 1,780 599 39 $118,198 3 60 1%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Dubuque, IA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Dubuque

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Is Dubuque a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Dubuque offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Dubuque?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Dubuque. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Dubuque?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Dubuque. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Dubuque compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Dubuque. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Dubuque acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Dubuque, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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