Marshalltown, IA vs Plainview, TX
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.
Marshalltown
84.1
#8 nationally
Plainview
80.8
#64 nationally
Marshalltown leads in median household income ($65,000 vs $46,274). Marshalltown leads in walk score (43 vs 31). Marshalltown leads in crime level (8.1 vs 10.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Marshalltown, IA | Plainview, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 84.1 (#8) | 80.8 (#64) |
| Population | 27,574 | 19,420 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $179,538 | $120,278 |
| Median Household Income | $65,000 | $46,274 |
| Average Commute | 17.4 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 8.1 | 10.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+15.6 | R+58.0 |
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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B-
80.8 Score
Plainview, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$120,278
Population
19,420
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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