Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
20%
Marshalltown
Marshalltown, IA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$648
Population
27,438
Renter Mix
34% Rent
This Midwest town is all about variety
Charming
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Up-and-Coming
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Walkable
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A historic downtown district, expansive parks, and a scenic river all give Marshalltown a unique identity in the landscape of Iowa. Less than an hour northeast of Des Moines, Marshalltown was described by the man who settled it as the prettiest place in Iowa.
Marshalltown’s downtown district gives you the ability to live in historic apartment buildings at much more affordable prices than the big city. Locally owned restaurants like Zeno’s and buzzing bars line Main St. and Center St. As you move out of the city center you’ll find intimate suburban communities offering historic homes and modern apartment complexes.
On the west side of Marshalltown lies Legion Memorial Park and Elmwood Country, providing golf players with plenty of holes to perfect their swing. Riverview Park lies north, and is a prime spot to bring your dog or have a picnic with a view of the Iowa River.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$59,730
Average: $73,679
Education
4,319
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,037
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Marshalltown has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
34%
Non-Renters
66%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
13%
Other Education
87%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Marshalltown, IA is $624 for a studio, $640 for one bedroom, $854 for two bedrooms, and $1,170 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Marshalltown has increased by 0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$640/month
594 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Marshalltown, IA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
366 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
361 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
304 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
376 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
275 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
782 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,582 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.