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Marshalltown, IA vs Fort Payne, AL

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- The median age of a home in Marshalltown is 34.4% older than the median age of a home in Fort Payne.
 Marshalltown, IAFort Payne, ALUnited States
 Median Home Age64  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$170,100$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months16.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock61.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.65.5%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$3.7$11.0
 Homes Owned60.1%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock14.7%11.2%
 Homes Rented31.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Marshalltown, IAFort Payne, ALUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,010$1,840
 Studio Apartment$630  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$580$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$830  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,020$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,120  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Marshalltown, IAFort Payne, ALUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock2.5%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.8%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Marshalltown, IAFort Payne, ALUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock5.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9997.1%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock11.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99920.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock13.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99923.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock18.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9996.5%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock7.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.6%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.3%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Marshalltown, IAFort Payne, ALUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock12.9%13.6%
 2000 to 20094.9%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock16.7%13.6%
 1980 to 19896.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock20.3%14.8%
 1960 to 19696.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock7.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19497.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock7.3%12.2%
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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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Reviews for Fort Payne    2 Reviews
Jim  · Fort Payne, AL
Fort Payne, AL
Over 11 years ago

Slow paced, pretty topography, close to  More

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rita · Fort Payne, AL
quality of life
Over 12 years ago

great place to live. people are friendly once they get to know you. very tight knit community. low crime, great weather. no employment. awesome beauty! relocated from  More

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