La Vergne, TN 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.
La Vergne
66.2
#1573 nationally
Marshalltown
84.1
#8 nationally
Marshalltown leads in walk score (43 vs 10). Marshalltown leads in average commute (17.4 min vs 30.8 min). Marshalltown leads in crime level (8.1 vs 13.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | La Vergne, TN | Marshalltown, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1573) | 84.1 (#8) |
| Population | 39,597 | 27,574 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $348,444 | $179,538 |
| Median Household Income | $77,531 | $65,000 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 17.4 min |
| Walk Score | 10 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 13.0 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.8 | R+15.6 |
D
66.2 Score
La Vergne, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$348,444
Population
39,597
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
10
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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