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What's it like to live in Ames?
Is Ames a good place to live?
Ames is a neighbourhood in Ames. Homes for sale here run a median of about $425,000. It's a quiet area with no major roads or rail lines running through it.
What are homes like in Ames?
There are 110 homes for sale in and around Ames, priced from $85,000 to $2,485,000 (median about $425,000). See the Homes page for current listings.
What's happening in Ames this week?
There are 29 events on this week in and around Ames, from local listings — see the Events page for dates and details.
Who is Ames best for?
Based on what's here, Ames suits first-time buyers.
Choose your own adventure - Ames
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Three hand-picked days through Ames, every stop a real place.
More things to do →Through the lens
Places in this neighbourhood, as photographed by the people who know it.
What it costs to live in Ames
From homes on the market right now in and around Ames.
Could you live here?
Falling for Ames? Ask our local insider what it's really like to call this neighbourhood home — schools, the commute, the quiet streets, what's on the market right now.
Around town this week
Fresh from local news covering Ames and the surrounding area.
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Local tips
Insider knowledge from people who live here.
Good to know
What is there to do in Ames?
Ames has 0 parks and green spaces, 0 places to eat, and landmarks like local landmarks. Use the curated day plan, or jump straight to Eat, Do, Events, Parks, Shop, or Homes.
Where should I park in Ames?
Most of Ames is residential with free street and lot parking near the parks and main streets. See Getting Here for mapped lots.
How do I get to Ames?
Ames sits in Ames, Iowa, reachable by car or by the local trails for cyclists.
Can I see homes for sale in Ames?
Yes — the Homes page lists houses currently for sale in and around Ames, and can connect you with a local agent.