Real Estate Investing in Marshalltown, Iowa

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 31,163 • Marshall County

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Should you buy in Marshalltown, IA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (78/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Elevated vacancy: 8.6% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.3% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $180,092
Avg Monthly Rent $978
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Marshalltown Real Estate

Across Marshalltown's 1 ZIPs, the picture is underwhelming: $180K median values, $978/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

The investment case for Marshalltown is difficult to make on screen data alone. better suited elsewhere for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

The $978/mo / $180K relationship in Marshalltown looks subdued once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. tilts toward the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Population dynamics in Marshalltown haven't been supportive. better suited elsewhere for combined with lackluster income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$180,092
Avg Monthly Rent
$978
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (IA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Marshalltown, IA metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
57%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Marshalltown, IA metro
0
Days to pending
10.6%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Marshalltown

1 College 1,870 Students 67 Off-Campus Renters
C
Marshalltown Community College
2-Year Public · 1,870 students

ZIP Codes in Marshalltown, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marshalltown, IA

Is housing expensive in Marshalltown, IA?

Marshalltown, IA median home values land near $180K. That is reasonable territory for investors looking at $978/mo-per-month rentals.

What is the tenant pool like in Marshalltown, IA?

The tenant pool in Marshalltown, IA is solid, supported by local employment and population fundamentals. Rents of $978/mo are well-absorbed by the market.

What monthly rent should investors expect in Marshalltown, IA?

Rental rates in Marshalltown, IA average $978/mo. Tenant demand and $180K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

How strict are landlord regulations in Marshalltown, IA?

Marshalltown, IA operates under IA law, which is landlord-friendly overall for landlords. Expect measured treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

How tight is the rental market in Marshalltown, IA?

Marshalltown, IA carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect steady absorption at market rents of $978/mo.

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