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About Marshalltown

Marshalltown is a suburb in the Marshalltown Metro Area and in the Marshall County. It has a population of 26,957 and a population density of 1,414, which is 93% above the national average. It has a median age of 36, which is 3 years below the Marshalltown Metro median age and 2 years below the national average.


Marshalltown has a median home value of $132,100, which is 20% above the Metro average.The average rent of $1,099 is 37% above the metro average rent and 3% above the national average rent, making it one of the most affordable places to live in Marshalltown. The average household income in Marshalltown is $54,778 , which is 7% below the Metro average household income and 16% below the national average of household income.


The average school rating in Marshalltown is 4. Marshalltown also has a crime index 120 that is above the national average, making it one of the best places to raise a family in Marshalltown.


$129,600Median Home Value
$106,000 Marshalltown Metro Area
$1,099Median Rent
$689 Marshalltown Metro Area
1 /10 - 7 /10
School Rating
120
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Marshalltown Zip Code

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Marshalltown's population is made up of 52% married, 31% single, 11% divorced and 6% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 34%, while Millennials have the second largest segment at 26%. Homeowners make up 66% of the population in Marshalltown.

27,570Population
39,804 Marshalltown Metro Area
1,436Population Density
  • 50% Male
  • 50% Female
36 Median Age
39 Marshalltown Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Marshalltown is $26,000. The Median Household Income is $57,367 and the Marshalltown Unemployment Rate is 6%.

$26,000Income Per Capita
$28,152 Marshalltown Metro Area
$57,367Median Household Income
$58,735 Marshalltown Metro Area
15% Poverty Rate
12% Marshalltown Metro Area
6% Unemployment Rate
5% Marshalltown Metro Area
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$129,600Median Home Value
$106,000 Marshalltown Metro Area
$1,099Median Rent
$689 Marshalltown Metro Area
2Average Household Size
2 Marshalltown Metro Area

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Renters
34%
Home Owners
66%
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1 /10 - 7 /10
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Top Schools in Marshalltown

Marshalltown Comm School District
7
/10
1315 West Main Street, Marshalltown, IA, 50158
371
Enrollment
PK-4
Grade
East Marshall Comm School District
7
/10
225 South Elm Street, Gilman, IA, 50106
322
Enrollment
4-8
Grade
GMG Comm School District
7
/10
1710 Wallace Avenue, Green Mountain, IA, 50632
294
Enrollment
PK-6
Grade
Marshalltown Comm School District
5
/10
2306 South 3rd Avenue, Marshalltown, IA, 50158
352
Enrollment
PK-4
Grade
East Marshall Comm School District
5
/10
201 East Weissenburger Street, Laurel, IA, 50141
252
Enrollment
PK-3
Grade
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17 mins Average Travel Time To Work
Commute To
Des Moines International Airport
1 hr 10 mins
Des Moines, IA
1 hr 4 mins
College Park
49 mins
University Co Park
1 hr 21 mins
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Marshalltown crime index is 120 which is higher than the national average. Click here to see the Safest Places to Live in Marshalltown.

120
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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