Ames, IA A+

Population: 65,522
Home Price: $222,900

Overview

Ames is a midsize city in the state of Iowa with a population of 65,522. Ames has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

  • Area Size: Midsize City
  • Living Costs: High Cost
  • Employment: (D) Fair
  • Cultural Diversity: (B) Good
  • Residents: Families
  • School Rating: (A) Excellent
  • Safety Rating: (C) Average
  • Public Transport: (A) Excellent
  • Average Commute: 16.7 minutes
  • Walkability: (A) Excellent
  • Climate: Four Seasons
  • Shopping Mall: Yes
  • Near Beach or Lake: Yes
  • Near Mountains: -
  • Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Ames, IA

Employment and Income Ames Iowa United States
Per Capita Income $29,347 $30,483 $32,693
Median Household Income $54,339 $60,214 $65,483
Unemployment Rate 6.8% 4.0% 5.7%
Poverty Rate 5.1% 7.4% 10.5%
Age Ames Iowa United States
Median Age 23.4 42.5 42.3


Gender Ames Iowa United States
Male 53.4% 50.2% 49.8%
Female 46.6% 49.8% 50.2%


Race Ames Iowa United States
White 80.6% 94.1% 80.3%
Black or African American 3.1% 0.8% 7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.2% 0.3% 2.7%
Asian 10.5% 0.7% 1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other Race 1.2% 1.0% 2.7%
Multiracial 4.4% 3.1% 5.2%
Housing Information Ames Iowa United States
Median Home Price $222,900 $109,187 $208,542
Median Monthly Rent $877 $525 $801
Family Households 34.0% 34.0% 48.6%
Nonfamily Households 28.5% 28.5% 26.2%
Homeowners 42.4% 79.6% 72.9%
Renters 57.6% 20.4% 27.1%
Education Ames Iowa United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent 2.3% 5.5% 7.5%
Some College, no Degree 12.1% 12.1% 34.0%
Associate's Degree 15.9% 22.3% 21.2%
Bachelor's Degree 7.7% 12.6% 9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree 32.1% 13.0% 15.0%
Proficiency Ames Iowa United States
Mathematics 72.9% 71.2% 46.8%
Reading/Language Arts 71.6% 70.6% 50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime Ames Iowa United States
Murder 1.5 1.0 3.0
Rape 64.5 46.6 38.0
Robbery 30.8 13.1 40.7
Assault 101.1 226.3 188.5


Property Crime Ames Iowa United States
Burglary 202.2 311.2 336.1
Theft 1428.8 1237.5 1913.7
Vehicle Theft 85.0 121.6 167.1
Arson 2.9 9.1 10.5

Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Ames, IA

  • gluten free
  • beer
  • hot dog
  • pet food
  • beef
  • pizza
  • craft beer
  • sweet potato
  • beer wine
  • local restaurants
  • tacos
  • hot dogs
  • cheese
  • mac n cheese
  • small batches
  • vegan
  • dairy
  • cooking
  • cafe
  • burger
  • isu cyclones
  • football
  • college football
  • sports teams
  • minnesota sports
  • womens sports
  • intramural sports
  • basketball
  • video games
  • fantasy football
  • country music
  • baseball
  • college athletics
  • little league
  • wrestling
  • ncaa
  • softball
  • teams
  • golf
  • coaching
  • fine art
  • art historian
  • art museum
  • nft
  • graphic design
  • natural history
  • special collections
  • museum
  • local artists
  • foundation opensea
  • prints
  • architecture
  • collection
  • theatre
  • designs
  • library
  • collections
  • illustrator
  • artists
  • comics
  • sports cards
  • video games
  • random stuff
  • collector
  • memes
  • fulltime
  • comics
  • books
  • outdoors
  • photography
  • autos
  • skateboarding
  • gym rat
  • pokmon
  • comic books
  • pokmon cards
  • niche
  • enthusiasts
  • computers
  • microsoft technologies
  • sports
  • video production
  • multimedia
  • tv
  • special events
  • journalism
  • marketing
  • public relations
  • award winning
  • digital marketing
  • programming
  • hospitality
  • theatre
  • communications
  • nba nfl
  • pop culture
  • networking events
  • podcasts
  • comedy
  • streetwear
  • sports
  • summer
  • wildlife
  • special events
  • winter
  • space
  • indoor
  • conservation
  • indoor pool
  • biking
  • facilities
  • photography
  • indoors
  • hot tub
  • lakes
  • nature
  • bandshell
  • arts
  • pool
  • facility
  • free shipping
  • coffee shop
  • black friday
  • pawn shop
  • retail
  • local bookstores
  • local restaurants
  • department stores
  • designs
  • collections
  • tshirts
  • shipping
  • cafe
  • gas station
  • apparel
  • grocery store
  • convenience store
  • tj maxx
  • restaurant
  • gift card

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