Ames Iowa Real Estate
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Located in the heart of the mid-west, Ames, Iowa, is a charming small town with a big city feel. It has been ranked the 2nd most livable small town in the country. With a population of over 50,000 and just 30 miles north of the state capital of Des Moines, Ames, is home to Iowa State University. Industry employers include the US Department of Agriculture's National Animal Disease Center and the 3M manufacturing plant. Ames is a diverse community; safe and clean and affordable, with an outstanding educational system. Housing options feature town homes, apartments, and single-family homes. Prices for single-family homes start at approximately $250,000 and up.| Census Data | Ames | Story County | Iowa | United States |
| Population | 54,417 | 81,888 | 2,926,345 | 281,422,131 |
| Area in square miles | 111 | 713 | 56,161 | 3,554,141 |
| People per sq. mi. | 489 | 115 | 52 | 79 |
| Median Age | 20 | 36 | 39 | 36 |
| Median Family Income | $63,885 | $52,276 | $43,611 | $40,591 |
| Civilians | 57% | 56% | 51% | 46% |
| Armed Forces | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Not in Labor Force | 26% | 25% | 25% | 28% |
| Education Levels | Ames | Story County | Iowa | United States |
| K-12 | 8% | 15% | 32% | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 6% | 11% | 23% | 19% |
| College Graduate | 14% | 14% | 10% | 28% |
| Post Graduate | 12% | 9% | 3% | 4% |
| Real Estate Market Data | Ames | Story County | Iowa | United States |
| Total Housing Units | 8,034 | 14,271 | 665,441 | 115,904,743 |
| Average Home Price | $165,456 | $144,463 | $106,508 | $173,585 |
| Median Rental Price | <$1 | $379 | $275 | $471 |
| Owner Occupied | 47% | 56% | 67% | 60% |
| Rental Units | 49% | 39% | 26% | 31% |
| Vacant Units | 4% | 4% | 7% | 9% |
| HomeGain Agents | 23 | |||
HomeGain provides Ames, Iowa real estate information and resources to guide homeowners and homebuyers through the process of selling and buying a house, condo or other Ames realty property. HomeGain has services to help you find a top Ames real estate broker or agent, get the value of your Ames home and a comparative market analysis (CMA), view Ames real estate and MLS listings, prepare your home for sale, and more. Our real estate library contains articles to help anyone selling a home or buying a home learn more about Ames realty services, and how to choose and work with a Ames REALTOR. Through our partners, we also provide real estate and financial services to consumers looking for houses for sale or selling their home in Ames, IA, such as mortgages, credit history, new homes, foreclosures and other services. If you plan to do for sale by owner (FSBO), HomeGain can connect you to Ames real estate companies, agencies and resources to sell or buy a home. Whether you say REALTOR®, "Realator" or "Realter", realty, "realety" or "reality", real estate or "realestate", our agents speak your language.
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Necesita un agente que habla Español? Muchos Agentes especializados en Bienes Raices de HomeGain hablan Español y pueden ayudarle a encontrar inmuebles a la venta, calcular el valor de su casa o su propiedad, y vender y comprar un hogar en Ames, Iowa. Cuando se registre para
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