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Marquette, MI vs Marshalltown, IA

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- The median age of a home in Marquette is 14.3% younger than the median age of a home in Marshalltown.
 Marquette, MIMarshalltown, IAUnited States
 Median Home Age56  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$128,600$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months23.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock42.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.71.4%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$19.2$11.0
 Homes Owned43.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock8.4%11.2%
 Homes Rented46.9%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Marquette, MIMarshalltown, IAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,080$1,840
 Studio Apartment$630  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$640$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$940  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,100$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,600  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Marquette, MIMarshalltown, IAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented2.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.4%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Marquette, MIMarshalltown, IAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.8%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.9%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock9.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock16.6%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99917.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock11.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99925.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock2.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9995.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.3%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.3%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.3%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Marquette, MIMarshalltown, IAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock4.9%13.6%
 2000 to 20095.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock6.6%13.6%
 1980 to 19897.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock11.5%14.8%
 1960 to 19698.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock17.1%10.0%
 1940 to 19497.2%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock31.5%12.2%
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Reviews for Marquette    11 Reviews
Gina · K. I. Sawyer, MI
The best town in Michigan
Over 3 years ago

I've lived in Michigan most of my life, but traveled extensively throughout the US, so I can compare Marquette to many other cities. I still long to come back no matter  More

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Ian · Dearborn, MI
The Best Town In The Upper Peninsula
Over 4 years ago

A nice small affordable college town with a fairly accepting, laid back & liberal vibe, and a town with absolutely gorgeous natural surroundings. A town for Americans  More

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Edionisa · Marquette, MI
It’s okay
Over 7 years ago

I am not a native from here , so I am not biased. If you dream of having a big house for less then 400k this is your place. Very religious not in a bad way , but  More

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Reviews for Marshalltown    4 Reviews
Jaz · Montour, IA
This is a great place to live (with a few caveats)
Over 7 years ago

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  More

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Brandon · Marshalltown, IA
Lowly Iowan City
Over 7 years ago

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.  More

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marge · Marshalltown, IA
on the decline
Over 16 years ago

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  More

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