Living in East Dubuque, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Dubuque · Census data 2020–2024
East Dubuque has 1,470 residents with a median age of 48.1. The median household income is $67,891 (19% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $144,000, the median rent is $867/month.
East Dubuque is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
East Dubuque at a glance
- Population
- 1,470
- Median age
- 48.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $67,891State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $144,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $867/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 73.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.6%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is East Dubuque a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Dubuque
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Dubuque the median home value is $144,000, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $867 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,224 a month in housing costs.
East Dubuque median household income
The median household income in East Dubuque is $67,891 and the income per person is $43,288. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in East Dubuque: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 763
- Owner-occupied
- 73.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.8%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 1.96
East Dubuque demographics
- Population
- 1,470
- Median age
- 48.1
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 20%
- Households
- 734
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Dubuque ›
Education in East Dubuque
23.6% of adults 25 and older in East Dubuque have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Dubuque
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 75.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.5%
East Dubuque vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Dubuque | 1,470 | $67,891 | $144,000 | $867 |
| Sandy Hook | 268 | $83,409 | $193,800 | $1,071 |
| Menominee | 345 | $118,750 | $257,900 | $735 |
| Dubuque | 59,174 | $65,845 | $204,800 | $948 |
| Kieler | 358 | $78,750 | $220,500 | $773 |
| Asbury | 5,989 | $124,957 | $339,000 | $1,522 |
| Dickeyville | 878 | $70,913 | $193,400 | $712 |
| St. Donatus | 135 | $44,141 | $203,300 | $1,097 |
| Hazel Green | 1,204 | $64,688 | $165,700 | $784 |
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What is the median household income in East Dubuque, IL?
The median household income in East Dubuque is $67,891, 19% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Dubuque?
The median home value in East Dubuque is $144,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in East Dubuque?
The median gross rent in East Dubuque is $867 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is East Dubuque, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes; unemployment of 2.2%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 12.2%.
What is the median age in East Dubuque?
The median age in East Dubuque is 48.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in East Dubuque?
The average commute to work in East Dubuque is 16 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Dubuque?
The unemployment rate in East Dubuque is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Dubuque?
23.6% of adults in East Dubuque have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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