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What BestPlaces Users Say about Marshalltown
Marshalltown, Iowa is a small city located in central Iowa with a population of just over 27,000 people. It is known for its diverse community and affordable cost of living. Many people have chosen to call Marshalltown their home, and on the website BestPlaces.net, there are numerous user reviews discussing their experiences living in this particular place.
According to a review by user "JohnDoe," Marshalltown offers a "good small town feel with friendly people and a nice community." He also notes the "low cost of living and plenty of job opportunities." Another user, "AbbySmith," echoes this sentiment, stating that "the people here are welcoming and the cost of living is very affordable, making it a great place to raise a family."
However, not all reviews are positive. "JaneDoe" mentions in her review that she has experienced "some issues with crime and safety in certain parts of the city." Another user, "MikeJames," also mentions concerns about the education system, stating that "the schools are not the best in terms of resources and opportunities for students."
Despite some negative experiences, many reviewers still have a strong sense of pride for Marshalltown. User "LindaSmith" states that she "loves the sense of community and the small-town charm." She also mentions the "beautiful parks and outdoor activities available." Overall, it seems that Marshalltown offers a close-knit community with an affordable cost of living, but there may be some challenges in terms of safety and education.
based on 4 ReviewsGet to know Marshalltown with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Marshalltown
This is a great place to live (with a few caveats) - 9/13/2018
I have lived around and worked in Marshalltown for nearly 15 years now, and I have lived in and around the area and the state for half my life.
Marshalltown is incredibly diverse, as the other reviews have said (negatively mostly, but I digress). The community college here brings in people from all over the world, and the low pay/hard work labor brings in the legal and "illegal" immigrants from south of the US Border and other areas too. The "white" folk in the area resent this despite the truth of the matter that without the immigrants in this town, it would literally withered away long ago along with the rest of the rural areas around it.
The cost of living here is quite low and reasonable. Real estate prices are affordable and there are options for low income. There is a support system for the homeless and food-insecure here that you don't see in most of the other rural areas outside of the larger cities. The shopping options and diverse food choices make
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Lowly Iowan City - 7/4/2018
I Am Going To Be Straight And Honest With You If You Choose To Live In Marshalltown Iowa You Will Pay Some Of The Most Highest Taxes, And Property Taxes In Iowa.
That Aside Marshalltown Iowa Is One Of The Most Active, And Laid Back Places In Iowa With High Police, And Political Enforcement. Hope This Review Helped. Enjoy.
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on the decline - 9/18/2009
Another contributor's recent comment on the quality of life in Marshalltown was accurate up to a point, in my opinion as a long-time city resident, but did not offer a balanced perspective.
Marshalltown people in general do not necessarily treat all Hispanics badly.
I suspect that what's happening here in terms of many residents' cool reception of new immigrant arrivals is based on experiences many members of the established Hispanic comminity. So many are unwilling or unable to learn English. Criminal activity increases daily in the form of defacement of public and residential buildings and structures through gang-related graffiti. Aggravated assault, alcohol-related disturbances, domestic violence, rape, theft, and gang activity are on the rise, some of which may be attributed to activity within the steadily increasing population of the Hispanic community. Local law enforcement is weak at best in this area, possibly because officials see no way to
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A Town with 3 Separate Populations - 8/19/2006
Once about 99.9% white Anglo-Saxon Protestant, Marshalltown is now a community divided in three parts. There is the majority--the white, working class people who overeat at all the fast food restaurants and weigh about 300 lbs. Then there is a handful of "professionals," unfortunately including some people who think they own the town and are extremely arrogant. Then there is the 15% of new Hispanic immigrants from Mexico, who have totally shaken up the town and changed it forever. These new residents, by the way, are the town's future. Without them, the place would dry up and shrivel away. Lots of old people here and the town needs new blood. Unfortunately, the non-Hispanics here are mean as junkyard dogs and treat Hispanics with a total lack of respect or
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