High Point, NC vs Marshalltown, IA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
High Point
72.9
#808 nationally
Marshalltown
84.1
#8 nationally
Marshalltown leads in walk score (43 vs 23). Marshalltown leads in crime level (8.1 vs 12.5). Marshalltown leads in average commute (17.4 min vs 20.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | High Point, NC | Marshalltown, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#808) | 84.1 (#8) |
| Population | 116,926 | 27,574 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,120 | $179,538 |
| Median Household Income | $58,582 | $65,000 |
| Average Commute | 20.7 min | 17.4 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 12.5 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.8 | R+15.6 |
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72.9 Score
High Point, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$251,120
Population
116,926
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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B
84.1 Score
Marshalltown, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$179,538
Population
27,574
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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