Ames, IA

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Residents can’t get enough of Ames’ career, education and entertainment options.

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Ames, IA

What’s life like in Ames, Iowa? Pretty amazing. In addition to a plethora of top career opportunities, the area is laced with must-try restaurants, breweries and wineries. Also crowd pleasers: beautiful outdoor art (largely thanks to the Neighborhood Sculpture Program), dozens of parks and miles of bike trails. Plus, Iowa State University not only brings top program and degree options for students, but also a youthful spirit that radiates throughout the region.

  • Where to Live Now

    Why Ames, IA is a Top 100 Best Place to Live

    A special relationship between Ames and Iowa State University gives smart residents a place to call home
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  • Where to Live Now

    Won't You Be My Neighbor: This is Iowa

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  • Livability Ames/Story County, Iowa Magazine

    Home to Iowa State University, Ames provides residents with a wide array of amenities that range from walking trails and golf courses to woodland parks and a vibrant downtown.

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  • Education, Careers & Opportunity

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  • This is Iowa

    This edition of This is Iowa is sponsored by Iowa South. 

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  • Experiences & Adventures

    10 Best Restaurants in Greater Ames, IA

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Affordable Places To Live In Ames

Median Household Income
$44,943
Median Home Value
$102,848
Housing Affordability Index
228
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
9.40%

 

Education & Career Opportunities In Ames

Unemployment Rate
2.20%
Total Businesses
5908
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
62.00%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
50.20%
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Food Scene in Ames

25.90%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
31.00
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
35.00%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$946.00

Love Where You Live In Ames

Volunteerism Rate
11.70%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
41.60%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
3.80%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
74.70
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Health in Ames

75.50%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
4.90%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
8.83
14.50%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months
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Where to Live Now In Ames

Average Mortgage Amount
$665.15
Median Rent
$570
81.50%
Of Homes Owned
18.50%
Of Homes Rented
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Experiences & Adventures In Ames

2.70%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
5.20%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
7.20%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
9.20%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year
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