Marshalltown, Iowa

Small Iowa city with local appeal

Midwest Marshalltown, IA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

84.1

B

out of 100

Overview

Marshalltown is an Iowa city with a population of approximately 27,574, part of the Marshalltown, IA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $179,538. Median household income is $65,000.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 27,574 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $179,538 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $65,000 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 17.4 minutes
  • Part of the Marshalltown, IA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

27,574

Source: Census ACS

$179,538

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$65,000

Source: Census ACS

17.4 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

43

Source: Walk Score

84 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Marshall County (county-level results)

41%
57%
Democrat 7,134
Republican 9,815
Leans R+15.6

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 99.7/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 80.6/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 43/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 50.8/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 84.1

Location

Marshalltown, IA (42.0405, -92.9127)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.