How long do homes take to sell in Ames, IA?

Median days on market: 13 days.

What is the natural-hazard risk in Ames, IA?

Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, tornado, winterWeather, hail, iceStorm.

Is Ames, IA in a flood zone?

High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.

What is the wildfire risk in Ames, IA?

Risk to homes is higher than 15% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).

What is the radon potential in Ames, IA?

High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.

Are there Superfund sites near Ames, IA?

No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).

How many schools serve Ames, IA?

8 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).

Is Ames, IA walkable?

Walkability index: 11.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).

What is the cost of living in Ames, IA?

Regional Price Parity: 88.7 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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IA area data

Ames, IA

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Ames.

Population: 72,881 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Ames, IA is $308,315 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $273,500 after a median 13 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,161/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, tornado, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

$308,315

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value: $308,315
1-year appreciation: +2.8%
3-year appreciation: +4.3%
5-year appreciation: +17.7%
10-year appreciation: +45.9%
All-time peak (2026-07): $308,315
House Price Index (state): 379.0 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price: $273,500
Median list price: $232,450
Median price per sqft: $220
1-year sale-price change: -9.1%
Median days on market: 13 days
Homes sold (recent period): 12
For-sale inventory: 174
Sale-to-list ratio: 98.0%
Active listings: 5
1-year forecast: +1.2%
Days to pending: 38 days
New listings (monthly): 73

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent: $1,161/mo
1-year rent change: +4.0%
Studio fair-market rent: $696/mo
1BR fair-market rent: $870/mo
2BR fair-market rent: $1,088/mo
3BR fair-market rent: $1,415/mo
4BR fair-market rent: $1,633/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low): 88.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level): 13.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level): $10.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national): 6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national): 6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools: 8
Elementary schools: 6
Middle schools: 1
High schools: 1
Schools include: Sawyer Elementary School, Ames High School, Fellows Elementary School, Mitchell Elementary School, Meeker Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county): Relatively Low
Top hazards (county): drought, tornado, winterWeather, hail, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county): coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location): includes AE
Flood risk level: High
Wildfire risk to homes (county): Higher than 15% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone: 26.4%
Radon potential (county): High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi: None

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature: 48.7°F
Average high: 59.3°F
Average low: 38.0°F
Annual precipitation: 39.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone: 5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index: 11.0 / 20
Transit service frequency: -99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min): 26,019
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min): 20,703

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi: 44
Nearest airport: Ames Municipal Airport (AMW) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport: Des Moines International Airport (DSM) (34 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi): 8
Hospitals include: MARY GREELEY MEDICAL CENTER, TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, MERCYONE NEWTON MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS): 3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS): 4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi): 9
Solar radiation rating: Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county): -650 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built: 1,988
Housing built before 1970: 19.1%
Housing built 2000 or later: 57.8%
Median annual property tax: $3,974
Mean commute to work: 14 min
Households with broadband internet: 77.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment: 33,301
Average weekly wage: $1,122
Top industries (by employment): Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county): 141

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

	Ames	State median	US median
Median home value	$308,315	$211,348	$289,727
Median sale price	$273,500	$220,000	$325,000
Median days on market	13 days	48 days	51 days
Typical rent	$1,161/mo	$1,175/mo	$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax	$3,974	$1,927	$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Ames, IA?: $308,315.
What is the median sale price in Ames, IA?: $273,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Ames, IA?: Median days on market: 13 days.
What is typical rent in Ames, IA?: Typical rent: $1,161/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ames, IA?: Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, tornado, winterWeather, hail, iceStorm.
Is Ames, IA in a flood zone?: High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Ames, IA?: Risk to homes is higher than 15% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ames, IA?: High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ames, IA?: No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Ames, IA?: 8 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Ames, IA walkable?: Walkability index: 11.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Ames, IA?: Regional Price Parity: 88.7 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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