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Ames, IA vs Pullman, WA

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- The median age of a home in Ames is 20.0% younger than the median age of a home in Pullman.
 Ames, IAPullman, WAUnited States
 Median Home Age30  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$406,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months11.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock81.2%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.63.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$10.4$11.0
 Homes Owned38.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock12.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented52.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Ames, IAPullman, WAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,450$1,840
 Studio Apartment$840  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$790$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,030  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,470$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,750  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Ames, IAPullman, WAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock7.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.3%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Ames, IAPullman, WAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock4.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9993.3%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.7%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.7%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99910.3%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock6.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99937.7%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock25.3%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9995.1%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock11.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.4%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Ames, IAPullman, WAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.5%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock13.2%13.6%
 2000 to 200917.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock19.9%13.6%
 1980 to 19899.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock19.1%14.8%
 1960 to 196918.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock4.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.5%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock4.7%12.2%
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Reviews for Ames    12 Reviews
Deborah · San Jose, CA
From California to Iowa
Over 13 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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Suzanne · Ames, IA
Good and Bad
Over 13 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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Mack · Ames, IA
Cost of Living in Ames, Iowa
Over 15 years ago

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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Reviews for Pullman    9 Reviews
Alysen · Pullman, WA
One of the better places to raise a family
Over 4 years ago

I came to Pullman in 2014 as a student, and I've been here since. I bought a house here this year and like many other places, there's a lot of crappy overpriced homes.  More

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jerry · Pullman, WA
Pullman
Over 16 years ago

Rural area--great schools, climate, relaxed, Idaho next door--need I say  More

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Tammy · Pullman, WA
Pullman WA
Over 16 years ago

If you want to live in the big city then Pullman is not for you. However, if you like sunshine, fresh air, no traffic, friendly people, beautiful scenery, low crime,  More

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