Ames, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Story County County

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

66,112 Population 2,344/sq mi density

$60,102 Median Income $33,314 per capita

$263,800 Home Value $269,519 Zillow

$1,040 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent

50°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

198 Violent Crime/100K 1,716 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.9 / 5.0

$60,102 median income, 4.1% unemployment

Affordability

4.2 / 5.0

$263,800 home value, $1,040/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

198 violent crimes/100K

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

63.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Ghost Towns Near Ames (1)

These abandoned settlements are located within approximately 80 km (50 miles) of Ames. Ghost towns are former populated places that have been abandoned or significantly depopulated.

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