Best Places to Live in Ames Metro Area, Iowa

Ames, IA Metropolitan Area: Situated in Story County, Iowa, the Ames metropolitan area is home to Iowa State University as well as some of the best research and development centers in the Midwest. It offers numerous recreational activities including hiking trails, sports arenas and nature sanctuaries with plenty of opportunities for outdoor exploration. College town - Central Iowa, 25 miles north of Des Moines.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Ames Metro Area is 3.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Ames Metro Area jobs have increased by 2.3%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Ames Metro Area's cost of living is 12.4% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Ames Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

June, September and August are the most pleasant months in the Ames metro area, while January and December are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, the Ames metro area remained very strongly Democratic, 57.2% to 39.9%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Ames Metro Area's population is 124,827 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 9.5%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 17.7 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Ames Metro Area is Real Estate: $227,500. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 11.1%.

SCHOOLS

Ames Metro Area public schools spend $12,962 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.3 students per teacher in Ames Metro Area. More Education

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Housing Market in Ames

It's a good time to buy in Ames. Home Appreciation is up 11.1% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Ames is $227,500.

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