Special Interest
Housing in Marshall County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Marshall County averages $938/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Indiana median of $1,062 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 25% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Marshall County FMR Area are $771 for a studio, $880 for 1‑bedroom, $1,076 for 2‑bedroom, $1,308 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,425 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $138 increase for a 2-bedroom in Marshall County shows a 15% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Marshall County was 4.3% in 2024, compared to Indiana at 4.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.
