Marshall County, Iowa Housing Market
In Marshall County, Iowa, the median home value is $145,500, with a median monthly rent of $885. This places Marshall County at #2304 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #69 within Iowa.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,144
- Establishments: 909
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 23
- Multi-family: 10
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 15,615 (avg $69,460)
- Outflow: 14,992 (avg $70,397)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Marshall County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50247 | 267.8 | +15.72% | 2025 |
| 2 | 50158 | 199.3 | +1.29% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Marshall County | Iowa Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $145,500 | $171,037 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $885 | $832 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 75.0% | 75.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 13.7 | 17.0 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Marshall County is 14.9% below the Iowa state average and 36.1% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $885/month is 6.4% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 13.7, buying a home in Marshall County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.
Marshall County has an owner-occupancy rate of 75.0%, compared to 75.8% in Iowa and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callahan County | Texas | $145,500 | $817 |
| Franklin County | New York | $145,400 | $843 |
| Bibb County | Alabama | $145,700 | $733 |
| Calhoun County | Florida | $145,300 | $779 |
| Bond County | Illinois | $145,700 | $785 |
Other Counties in Iowa
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worth County | $145,800 | $758 | 83.2% |
| Floyd County | $143,500 | $745 | 76.6% |
| Howard County | $147,800 | $713 | 77.4% |
| Monona County | $142,900 | $855 | 75.7% |
| Kossuth County | $148,300 | $859 | 78.6% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).