Livability Marshalltown, IA
Located in the middle of Iowa and with a population under 30,000, Marshalltown offers residents the best of small-town living. Thanks to its affordability, career opportunities, diversity, outdoor attractions, and arts and entertainment, the quality of life in the community is hard to beat.
Thinking about moving to Marshalltown? The good news is you can afford to live here. Marshalltown’s cost of living is even lower than the Iowa average. According to Best Places, Marshalltown’s cost of living comes in at 77% of the U.S. average. Marshalltown also has a plethora of career opportunities, where a host of big-name companies, including JBS, Emerson and RACOM, have major operations.
Over the past 20 years, Marshalltown’s agricultural roots have brought an influx of ethnically diverse residents to the area. The local Hispanic community makes up more than 30% of the population and more than 30 languages are spoken in the schools.
Marshalltown also offers a full spectrum of outdoor options, including a wealth of standout trails, 20 parks and rec centers, hundreds of acres of parkland, and ready access to the Iowa River and watersports.
Livability Marshalltown, IA is sponsored by the Marshalltown Area Chamber of Commerce.
In This Issue
Where to Live Now
10 Things You Need to Know About Living in Marshalltown
Education, Careers & Opportunity
Why Do Business in Marshalltown, IA?
Where to Live Now
Discover the Best of All Worlds Here
Love Where You Live
Time to Thrive in Downtown Marshalltown, IA
Love Where You Live
Enjoy a Wide World of Sports in Marshalltown
Experiences & Adventures
6 Fun Ways to Enjoy Outdoor Activities in Marshalltown, IA
Affordable Places to Live
The Cost of Living Diaries: Marshalltown, IA
Experiences & Adventures
Marshalltown: An Arts Oasis
Affordable Places to Live
Get Paid to Build a House in Marshalltown, IA
Food Scenes
Sip and Savor Your Way Through Marshalltown
Food Scenes
You’ll Love This Marshalltown Hot Spot
Healthy Places
Future Arrives for Health Care in Marshalltown, IA
Education, Careers & Opportunity
Marshalltown Schools Prepare Students for Future
Education, Careers & Opportunity
Meet Marshalltown Community College
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