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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Marshall

Marshall, MN has 8 affordable and income-based rental properties with a combined 317 units across the city. All 5 properties with inspection scores on record rated excellent, suggesting well-maintained conditions for residents. With a median asking rent of $779 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), income-based housing here can offer meaningful savings for renters on a budget.

8
Properties
317
Total units
96/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$779/mo

Affordability in Marshall, MN

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Marshall is $779 per month and the median household income is $68,566 per year. About 37% of Marshall residents rent their homes, meaning affordable rental options play an important role in the local housing market.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
273 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Marshall Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 273 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.

Of the 6 HUD-assisted properties in Marshall mapped for flood risk, none are located in a high-risk flood zone.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 61 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Marshall

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Marshall earns a Walk Score of 61 (Somewhat Walkable) and a Bike Score of 63. No Transit Score is available, which is typical for smaller cities where public transit options are limited.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
9 schools · 2 districts

Schools

Marshall is served by 9 schools across 2 districts -- including 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$68,566 median income

Cost of Living in Marshall, MN

The median household income in Marshall is $68,566 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median gross rent is $779 per month, also from Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Affordable and income-based housing in Marshall is designed for renters whose incomes fall below area limits set by HUD. Qualifying households typically pay a share of rent tied to their income rather than the full market rate.

  • Median household income: $68,566/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median gross rent: $779/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Renter households: 37% of occupied units (Census ACS 5-Year)
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment

All 6 HUD-assisted properties in Marshall have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall in a high-risk flood zone.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 96/100(5 of 8 scored)
90+ (5)No score (3)

8 properties on the map

Top-rated properties

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About Affordable Housing in Marshall, MN

Marshall is a small southwest Minnesota city where renters make up 37 percent of households, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. With 6 HUD-assisted properties and 269 total units tracked by Lease Lantern, the city offers a modest but well-maintained pool of income-based housing options.

The median asking rent in Marshall is $779 per month and the median household income is $68,566 per year, both according to Census ACS 5-Year data. Those figures can help you gauge how assisted housing programs may fit your budget.

All 5 scored properties in Marshall received an excellent HUD inspection rating, with an average score of 96. None of the 6 mapped properties fall in a high-risk flood zone, according to HUD inspection data.

Marshall has a Walk Score of 61 ("Somewhat Walkable") and a Bike Score of 63, according to Walk Score. The city is served by 9 public schools across 2 districts, including 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 5 high schools, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

A Closer Look at Marshall

Eligibility & how to apply

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Helpful guides

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