Grayson Thomas qa Jun 8, 2025

Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $60,102, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $60,102 in Ames. Rent is about $1,040/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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