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Ames, IA, Market Trends

  • There are 147 active listings and 11 new listings in Ames, IA.
  • In Ames, IA, homes sold for a median price of $430,000 in April 2026.
  • On average, properties in Ames, IA sell after 50 days on the market compared to 27 days last year.
  • 114 homes were sold in Ames, IA in April 2026, up from 96 last year.
  • Ames, IA is part of the Story County R-1 School District, with 9 Elementary Schools, 2 Middle Schools, and 2 High Schools.
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Ames Overview

Active Homes
147
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11
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Open Houses
1
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Ames, IA Market Trends & Statistics
last updated on May 23, 2026

Schools in Ames, IA

Ames, IA hosts 8 public schools with an average rating of 5 of out 10 by GreatSchools. You can also find 3 private schools.

School Districts
1
Elementary Schools
9
Middle Schools
2
High Schools
2
Fellows Elementary School
public School, Grades K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10
Kate Mitchell Elementary School
public School, Grades K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10
Meeker Elementary School
public School, Grades K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10
Abbie Sawyer Elementary School
public School, Grades K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10
Edwards Elementary School
public School, Grades K-5
GreatSchools Rating: 3 out of 10
Ames Christian School
private School, Grades K-6
GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.
Northwood Pre-School
public School, Grades PK, K
GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.
St Cecilia Elementary School
private School, Grades PK-5
GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.
Maranatha Christian Academy
private School, Grades 4-11
GreatSchools Rating: This school is not rated.

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Ames, IA Property Insights

People

People

47% Female/Male
Avg Age is 30 Years Old
School

School

60% with College Degree
97% with High School Diploma
Earnings

Earnings

Avg Household Earnings $48K
35% in Poverty
Elevation

Elevation

943.85 Feet

Tree Coverage

Tree Coverage

12.29%

Average Tree Covering
May Temperature

May Temperature

62° Fahrenheit

H: 73°F   L: 51°F
Days of Sunshine

Days of Sunshine

Moderate

Compared with the National Average
Rainfall

Rainfall

44 Inches

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Pets

Walkability

Kid Friendly

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