As of 2012, Ames Metro Area's population is 89,542 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 11.95 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Ames Metro Area is $125,500. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.30 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Ames Metro Area's cost of living is 6.90% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Ames Metro Area public schools spend $4,737 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 13.6 students per teacher in Ames Metro Area. --------------------The unemployment rate in Ames Metro Area is 3.80 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Ames Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 2.10 percent.
Ranked #12 Emerging Metropolitan Areas
Ranked #39 Best Green Cities
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 | Average Commute time is 19 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Ames Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
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