Ames, IA
Story County County · Iowa
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City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Ames based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Ames
National Avg
Iowa Avg
Population: 70Income: 40Home Value: 26Safety: 100Education: 41Median Age: 39Climate: 50Cost of Living: 52
Quick Stats
Population
66,112
2023 ACS
Median Income
$60,102
2023
Median Home Value
$263,800
2023
Median Rent
$1,040
2023
Median Age
23.3
Unemployment
6.4%
Cost of Living Index
104.8
100 = national avg
Ames, IA is a city in Story County County, Iowa. With a population of 66,112, it is one of the communities in Iowa. The median household income is $60,102. The median home value is $263,800, and the median rent is $1,040. Explore the data categories below for detailed statistics about Ames.
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