Marshalltown, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Marshall County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
27,491
Population
1,432/sq mi density
$68,854
Median Income
$29,271 per capita
$117,100
Home Value
$180,076 Zillow
$864
Median Rent
23.6% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
297
Violent Crime/100K
1,817 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$68,854 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,100 home value, $864/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
297 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$117,100
58% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$864/mo
26% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
66.9%
2% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
10,926
Median year built: 1958
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$117,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$180,076
Redfin Median Sale
$120,000
Median Sale Price
$120,000
Median List Price
$169,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
66.9%
Owner-Occupied
33.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$738/mo
1 Bedroom
$788/mo
2 Bedroom
$989/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,282/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,420/mo
Census median rent:
$864/mo
· Zillow rent:
$941/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$120,000
Median Days on Market
39 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
18
Price Drops
38.9%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$116
Active Inventory
36
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
23.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
24% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1958
Average age of housing stock: 68 years
Homeownership Rate
66.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $117,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $180,076 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $120,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $120,000 |
| Median List Price | $169,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $116 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $864 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $941 |
| FMR Studio | $738 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $788 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $989 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,282 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,420 |
Market
| Days on Market | 39 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 38.9% |
| Homes Sold | 18 |
| Active Inventory | 36 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $116 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 66.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 10,926 |
| Median Year Built | 1958 |
| Rent Burden | 23.6% |