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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Marshall

Marshall, MO has 10 affordable and income-based rental properties offering 321 units across the city. Of the 4 properties with inspection scores on record, all rated good or excellent, suggesting well-maintained options for renters. With a median market rent of $761 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), income-based housing here can offer meaningful savings for eligible households.

10
Properties
321
Total units
92/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$761/mo

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Marshall is $761 per month, and the median household income is $54,437 per year. About 35% of residents rent their homes, meaning affordable rental options play an important role in the local housing market.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
140 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Marshall Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 140 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and jurisdiction definitions.

All 4 HUD-assisted properties in Marshall have been mapped for flood risk, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 46 · Car-Dependent

Getting Around Marshall

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Marshall scores 46 (Car-Dependent) for walkability and 38 for bikeability. No Transit Score is available for this area. Most errands and trips will likely require a car.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
10 schools · 3 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 10 schools across 3 districts serve Marshall, including 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. Quality varies by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$54,437 median income

Cost of Renting in Marshall, MO

The median household income in Marshall is $54,437 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median monthly rent across all rentals in the city is $761, according to the same source.

Income-based and HUD-assisted housing can help renters whose housing costs would otherwise stretch a significant share of that income. Marshall has 145 income-restricted units across 4 properties tracked on Lease Lantern.

  • Median household income: $54,437/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median market rent: $761/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Share of households that rent: 35% (Census ACS 5-Year)
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment and Flood Risk

All 4 HUD-assisted properties in Marshall have been mapped for flood zone status. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a low level of flood exposure for this inventory.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 92/100(4 of 10 scored)
90+ (2)70–89 (2)No score (6)

10 properties on the map

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About Renting in Marshall, MO

Marshall is a small city in west-central Missouri with a modest rental market. About 35 percent of households rent, according to Census ACS 5-Year data, and the median gross rent is $761 per month.

Lease Lantern tracks 4 HUD-assisted or income-based properties in Marshall, covering 145 units across the city.

Getting Around

Marshall scores 46 (Car-Dependent) for walkability and 38 for bikeability, according to Walk Score, so most daily trips will require a vehicle.

Schools

Marshall is served by 3 school districts with 10 public schools -- including 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Public Safety

The Marshall Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 472 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Flood Risk

All 4 properties in Marshall have been mapped for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, according to HUD-assisted property data.

Eligibility & how to apply

Missouri income limits (2026)Missouri public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Missouri

Helpful guides

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