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Ames, TX

Ames, TX.

Population: 16,613 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Ames, TX is $220,001 — down 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $206,900 after a median 52 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, tornado, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$220,001

Median home value

-0.5%

1-year change

52

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$220,001
1-year appreciation
-0.5%
3-year appreciation
+3.5%
5-year appreciation
+13.4%
10-year appreciation
+59.8%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$223,158
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$206,900
Median list price
$249,990
Median price per sqft
$143
1-year sale-price change
-19.8%
Median days on market
52 days
Homes sold (recent period)
34
For-sale inventory
74
Sale-to-list ratio
96.6%
Active listings
42
1-year forecast
-0.9%
New listings (monthly)
16

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$870/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$900/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,070/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,440/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,790/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
LIBERTY H S, LIBERTY MIDDLE, SAN JACINTO EL, LIBERTY EL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, tornado, coldWave, drought, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 72% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
83.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Petro-Chemical Systems, Inc. (Turtle Bayou) (11.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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
72.0°F
Average high
81.0°F
Average low
63.0°F
Annual precipitation
60.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,519
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,182

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Big Thicket National Preserve (34 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Liberty Municipal Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Ellington Airport (EFD) (41 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
LIBERTY DAYTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,539 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
23.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,453
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
49.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,227
Average weekly wage
$1,079
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,263

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

How it compares

AmesState medianUS median
Median home value$220,001$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$206,900$285,000$325,000
Median days on market52 days71 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,453$2,390$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, TX?
$220,001.
What is the median sale price in Ames, TX?
$206,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Ames, TX?
Median days on market: 52 days.
What is typical rent in Ames, TX?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,070/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ames, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, tornado, coldWave, drought, heatWave.
Is Ames, TX in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Ames, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 72% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ames, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ames, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Ames, TX?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Ames, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 9.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Ames, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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