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Marshalltown, Iowa houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Marshalltown, IA (Marshall County) — Census median home value $117,100, county listing prices up about 4.1% over the past year. Market data for Marshalltown houses and the broader area.
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Marshalltown, IA is in Marshall County, Iowa — this guide covers houses in Marshalltown and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 27,491, with a median household income of $68,854. Census data puts the median value of houses in Marshalltown at $117,100.
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Market overview
Marshalltown housing market
Marshalltown is in Marshall County, Iowa. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Marshalltown and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$117,100
Population (Census ACS)
27,491
Median household income
$68,854
County price trend (2025)
4.1% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Marshalltown market snapshot
Population
27,491
County
Marshall County
Median Household Income
$68,854
Median Home Value (city)
$117,100
Median Gross Rent
$864/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+4.1%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Marshalltown's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $117,100.
County Price Trend
Marshall County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.1% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Marshalltown has an estimated population of 27,491 and a median household income of $68,854, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Marshalltown's Census-reported median home value works out to about 1.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 15% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Montour (~10.5 mi), Garwin (~12.3 mi), Gladbrook (~14.4 mi), Union (~16.5 mi), Whitten (~16.8 mi), Toledo (~17.0 mi), Tama (~17.7 mi), Baxter (~19.2 mi), Lincoln (~19.2 mi), Colo (~21.2 mi), Zearing (~21.8 mi), New Providence (~21.8 mi), Kellogg (~21.9 mi), Oakland Acres (~22.1 mi), Collins (~22.6 mi), Newton (~24.4 mi).
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Census & home facts
Marshalltown data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
27,491
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$117,100
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$68,854
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$864
County FHFA annual change (2025)
4.1%
Census place type
city
County
Marshall County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
19.20 sq mi
Census GEOID
1949755
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Schools
Marshalltown Comm School District — 10 schools, 5,190 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Marshall addresses may be served by Marshalltown Comm School District, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Marshalltown FAQ
What are houses worth in Marshalltown, IA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Marshalltown at $117,100.
How much do houses cost in Marshalltown, IA?
For owner-occupied houses in Marshalltown, Census ACS data shows a median value of $117,100. Active listing prices in Marshall County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Marshalltown, IA?
Marshalltown houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Marshall County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Marshalltown, IA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Marshalltown's population at approximately 27,491.
What's the median rent in Marshalltown, IA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Marshalltown at approximately $864 per month.
What is the median household income in Marshalltown, IA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Marshalltown at approximately $68,854.
Is the Marshalltown housing market growing?
Marshall County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.1% annual change in 2025.
Is Marshalltown, IA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Marshalltown's median home value at about 1.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 15% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Marshalltown, IA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Marshalltown Comm School District for many Marshalltown addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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