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Marshalltown, IA—50158

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$177,000
4.2% YoY Growth
Household Income
$71,200
35.2% YoY Growth
Days on Market
52
5.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.2%
Median Rent
$900
14.4% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$775
18.1% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$895
25.4% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,120
9.3% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Marshalltown, IA

As of May '26, the median home price in Marshalltown, IA is $177,000, with a year-over-year change of 4.2%. This indicates that home prices in Marshalltown, IA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.2%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$177,0004.2%
Single Family $178,0004.1%
Condos $166,0008.5%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $75,000
    4.2%
    2 Bed
    		$117,0006.4%
    3 Bed
    		$181,0004.6%
    4 Bed
    		$225,0004.7%
    5 Bed $289,2885.4%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    2.2%
    1 Bedroom
    10.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    27.5%
    3 Bedrooms
    40.2%
    4 Bedrooms
    15.9%
    5+ Bedrooms
    4.1%

    Rental Trends — Marshalltown, IA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Marshalltown, IA is $1,010, with a year-over-year rent change of 14.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Marshalltown, IA is 1-bedrooms: $758, 2-bedrooms: $968, 3-bedrooms: $1,290. The most common rental property sizes in Marshalltown, IA are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 40.6% and 25.1% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$900$1,010
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $775$758
    2 Bed Rent $895$968
    3 Bed Rent $1,120$1,290
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/A
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    5.0%
    1 Bedroom
    25.1%
    2 Bedrooms
    40.6%
    3 Bedrooms
    20.3%
    4 Bedrooms
    7.0%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.9%

    Property Listings — Marshalltown, IA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Marshalltown, IA is 52. This is a decrease of -5.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 16.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$175,000-21.0%
    Listing Count
    		102-17.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.4%-17.0%
    Days on Market
    		52-5.0%
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    Demographics — Marshalltown, IA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Marshalltown, IA has a population of 31,200, which has remained stable by 0.8% over the past 5 years. Marshalltown, IA is a popular place for families, as children make up 26.2% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 20.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.3% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		31,2000.8%
    % Under 18
    		26.2%6.1%
    % Seniors
    		17.7%0.0%
    % WFH
    		6.3%162.5%
    % w/ College Degree
    		20.7%7.3%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Marshalltown, IA is a predominantly white area, with 60.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 6.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Marshalltown, IA is hispanic, making up 29.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 17.0% of the population in Marshalltown, IA, and this percentage has increased by 4.9% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		60.5%-6.1%
    % Black
    		2.4%118.2%
    % Hispanic
    		29.5%8.5%
    % Asian
    		4.7%4.4%
    % Foreign Born
    		17.0%4.9%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Marshalltown, IA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 377 mortgage originations in Marshalltown, IA, of which 74.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 75.0%, with 40.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Marshalltown, IA. Investor activity is low, as 6.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		377
    % Conventional Loans
    		74.0%
    % Government Loans
    		26.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		6.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		9.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Marshalltown, IA

    Marshalltown, IA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		528
    Total Units Section 8
    		502
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		N/A
    % Occupied Section 8
    		68.9%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$45$775$730
    2 Bedroom$55$895$950
    3 Bedroom$130$1,120$1,250
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,260

    Affordability — Marshalltown, IA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio2.2
    Median Home Price$177,000
    Median Household Income$71,200

    Marshalltown, IA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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