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Ames
  • Town in Iowa
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Ames

#1 in Best Places to Live in Story County
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      A+
    Ames is a town in Iowa with a population of 65,522. Ames is in Story County and is one of the best places to live in Iowa. Living in Ames offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Ames there are a lot of bars, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Ames and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Ames are highly rated.
    Population
    65,522
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $222,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $972
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      58%
    • Own
      42%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      79.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      84
      40.7
    • Robbery
      11.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      188.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,012
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      101.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      7%
    • 10-17 years
      5%
    • 18-24 years
      43%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      8%
    • 45-54 years
      6%
    • 55-64 years
      7%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      29%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      32%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      12%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      11%
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    Working in Ames

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $54,339
    National
    $69,021
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