Lexington, SC 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.
Lexington
76.7
#323 nationally
Marshalltown
84.1
#8 nationally
Lexington leads in crime level (3.2 vs 8.1). Marshalltown leads in walk score (43 vs 25). Marshalltown leads in average commute (17.4 min vs 24 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lexington, SC | Marshalltown, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.7 (#323) | 84.1 (#8) |
| Population | 24,921 | 27,574 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,772 | $179,538 |
| Median Household Income | $78,164 | $65,000 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 17.4 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+33.5 | R+15.6 |
C
76.7 Score
Lexington, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$307,772
Population
24,921
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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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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