Burleson, TX vs Marshalltown, IA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Burleson
73.2
#767 nationally
Marshalltown
84.1
#8 nationally
Burleson leads in crime level (4.7 vs 8.1). Marshalltown leads in average commute (17.4 min vs 29.5 min). Marshalltown leads in walk score (43 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burleson, TX | Marshalltown, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#767) | 84.1 (#8) |
| Population | 55,220 | 27,574 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $340,014 | $179,538 |
| Median Household Income | $87,312 | $65,000 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 17.4 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.4 | R+15.6 |
C
73.2 Score
Burleson, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$340,014
Population
55,220
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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B
84.1 Score
Marshalltown, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$179,538
Population
27,574
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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