Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Marshalltown

Affordability

In Marshalltown, the median household income is $69,068 and the median gross rent is $891 per month, with renters making up 31% of occupied households, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). Marshalltown has 5 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties offering 222 total affordable units for income-qualified renters.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Marshalltown Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 297 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Marshalltown

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Marshalltown scores 65 (Somewhat Walkable), 22 for Transit (Minimal Transit), and 75 for Bikeability. These scores reflect conditions near the tracked properties, not the city as a whole.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 1 school district serves Marshalltown with 10 public schools, including 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. Quality and programs vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making housing decisions.

Cost of Living

The median household income in Marshalltown is $69,068 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median asking rent citywide is $891 per month, according to the same source.

Marshalltown has 5 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties totaling 222 units. These properties serve renters who qualify based on income limits set by HUD or the LIHTC program, and rents are typically well below the citywide median.

• Median household income: $69,068/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $891/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 31% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 5 assisted properties in Marshalltown have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, according to flood risk data for these HUD-assisted properties.