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Boone, IA vs Ames, IA

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Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Ames is 1.8% shorter than it is for residents of Boone.
- 68.1% more residents of Ames work from home compared to residents of Boone.

Transportation
 Boone, IAAmes, IAUnited States
 Commute Time181727
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 Commute Mode
 Boone, IAAmes, IAUnited States
 Auto (alone)81.0%64.3%73.2%
 Carpool8.7%7.1%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.4%7.4%4.2%
 Bicycle0.6%2.6%0.5%
 Walk2.3%8.8%2.5%
 Work at Home5.5%9.3%9.7%
 space1
 Commute Time To Work
 Boone, IAAmes, IAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.9.0%5.3%2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.26.5%20.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.17.8%27.8%13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.8.8%20.2%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.10.9%7.4%14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.8.0%2.3%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.5.8%4.5%13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.0.1%1.3%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.3%3.7%4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.7.9%4.3%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.5%1.7%6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.1.3%0.7%2.9%

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Reviews for Boone    6 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

As long as you grew up here, or have a relative who did, you will do just fine. Outsiders...they don't want them! Other than a railroad employee, or two, in 5 years, I  More

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Over 11 years ago

Lived there 5 years; other than a few railroad employees, everyone I ran into was related to someone in the community. Most are either resistant to change, or have a  More

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Over 11 years ago

Lived there 5 years; other than a few railroad employees, everyone I ran into was related to someone in the community. Most are either resistant to change, or have a  More

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Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Hello, I am in San Jose Ca, but am seriously thinking of moving somewhere much slower for a better quality of living. I've just turned 59, so I'm kinda preparing for  More

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Over 12 years ago

Like every other city Ames has both good and bad points. The good points are: low cost of living, very friendly people, lots of outdoor activities and quite a few events  More

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Ames enjoys a high quality of life at a very affordable cost, substantially lower than many other communities. The presence of Iowa State University, a large (28,000  More

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ZIPS IN BOONE, IOWA
50036
ZIPS IN AMES, IOWA
50010 50014 50012

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