Real Estate Investing in Marshall County, Iowa

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9 ZIP codes • Population: 38,643

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (71/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
WEAK
2.3 / 5 (38/100)

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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2.3/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.4% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $233,451
Avg Monthly Rent $944
ZIP Codes 9

Investing in Marshall County Real Estate

Across Marshall County's 9 ZIPs, the picture is subdued β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

A 2.3 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Marshall County sits firmly in that category.

Marshall County's population trends and income levels suggest a region where affordability is strained, constraining how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$233,451
Avg Monthly Rent
$944
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (IA)
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πŸ“‰ 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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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Marshall County

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

Cities in Marshall County

ZIP Codes in Marshall County, IA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marshall County

How much does a house cost in, IA?

In, IA the median home value sits at $233K. Against the broader IA market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

Are tenants stable in, IA?

, IA draws a steady base of working renters. Demand at the $944/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

What is the rental occupancy rate in, IA?

Occupancy in, IA runs even-keeled with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $944/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

What do landlords charge for rent in, IA?

Rent in, IA is around $944/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $233K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

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