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Marshalltown, IA Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Olivia Jones

Marshalltown quality of life -am I missing something?

Curious what people think. My partner and I are Household incomes average around $68,854 in Marshalltown. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Marshalltown sits at 388.9 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sen...

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Maya

Unpopular opinion about Marshalltown

So, I'm a 29-year-old chef and The median home value here is around $117,100, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $864 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Thoughts? It's a very car-dependent ci...

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Ezekiel Ramos

Most overrated things about Marshalltown

The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Charlotte Wright

Moving to Marshalltown -what should I know?

OK so Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -Marshalltown sits at 388.9 per 100K. Poverty rate is 10.4%, which is around average. With a population of 27,491, Marshalltown is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $68,854 in Marshalltown. The parks and outdoor areas are...

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Stella Scott

Marshalltown housing prices -when will it stop?

I'm originally from Sacramento and The median home value here is around $117,100, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $68,854 in Marshalltown. Crime rate is something to consider -Marshalltown sits at 388.9 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $864 for rent here. The cit...

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Eliana Peterson

How is the nightlife in Marshalltown?

Hey, Military spouse here. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $68,854 in Marshalltown. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Let me know your thoughts. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you...

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William Peterson

Is Marshalltown still affordable?

So, With a population of 27,491, Marshalltown is a smaller city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Am I overthinking this? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Caleb Martin

Cost of living reality check -Marshalltown

Anyone else feel this way? With a population of 27,491, Marshalltown is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 10.4%, which is around average. The median home value here is around $117,100, which is actually reasonable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new develo...

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Roy C.

Remote worker thinking about Marshalltown

Been meaning to ask this. Poverty rate is 10.4%, which is around average. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $864 for rent here. Rent is about $864/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in rece...

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Melanie Brooks

Things Marshalltown needs to improve

My partner and I are It's a a smaller city city with about 27,491 people. With a population of 27,491, Marshalltown is a smaller city. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rou...

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Stella Scott

Best neighborhoods to rent in Marshalltown?

Hey, Rent is about $864/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Anyone in a similar situation?

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Roy C.

Marshalltown housing prices -when will it stop?

With a population of 27,491, Marshalltown is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a smaller city city with about 27,491 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dep...

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Ian Wood

Biggest downsides of living in Marshalltown?

Crime rate is something to consider -Marshalltown sits at 388.9 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 27,491 people. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks...

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Melanie Alvarez

Working remotely from Marshalltown

First post here. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Should I be concerned? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods....

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Olivia Jones

What Marshalltown does better than anywhere else

Random thought, Just moved here 13 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Marshalltown sits at 388.9 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is s...

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