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Marshalltown, IA metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · IA · as of August 2026

Seller's

What is Marshalltown, IA metro area’s Alpha Score?

The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.

Price Momentum20%
+30.245
Inventory Health25%
-7.375
Affordability20%
+2.899
Economic Strength20%
56
Rental Yield15%
+14.469

Where is Marshalltown, IA metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Marshalltown, IA metro area is classified as Growing strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

Marshalltown, IA metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$157K-7.4%
Median Days on Market37 days-44.8%
Months of Supply1.4-26.3%
Homes for Sale52-32.5%
Homes Sold40-7%
Median Price / Sq Ft$124▲ +8.3%

How has Marshalltown, IA metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 69
12-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Marshalltown, IA metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of August 2026, Marshalltown, IA metro area is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 69 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Marshalltown, IA metro area?

The median sale price in Marshalltown, IA metro area is $157K, having fallen 7.4% over the past year.

How affordable is Marshalltown, IA metro area?

Marshalltown, IA metro area scores 99 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Marshalltown, IA metro area's Alpha Score?

Marshalltown, IA metro area's strongest dimension is Affordability (99/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (45/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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