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.
Quick Facts
- Average Commute
- 16.1 minutes
- Median Home Value
- $102,848
- Median Household Income
- $44,943
- Total Population
- 67,027
- Walk Score
- 39.4995
- Median Property Tax
- $1,336
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