As of 2011, Ames Metro Area's population is 88,799 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 10.95 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Ames Metro Area is $147,100. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.16 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Ames Metro Area's cost of living is 8.70% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Ames Metro Area public schools spend $4,682 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 13.6 students per teacher in Ames Metro Area. --------------------The unemployment rate in Ames Metro Area is 4.80 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Ames Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 0.07 percent. | Average Commute time is 19 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Ames Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes • Most Expensive Listing • Million Dollar Houses • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000 • Homes under $250,000 • Median Priced Homes
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