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Page3of3Ames has a population of approximately 65,522 and experiences a population change rate of 29.16%. The population density is 2,387.1 / sq mi .
The median household income for Ames is $54,339, with 24,633 households and an average household size of 2.21.
The median value of a home in Ames is $239,100 with an appreciation rate of 11.40%. 38.88% of housing in the state is owned while 52.78% is rented.
The cost of living in Ames is 93.4 %.
The unemployment rate in Ames is 1.80%, and recent job growth is at 3.20%. Future job growth is projected at 47.62%.
The sales tax rate in Ames is 7.00%, while the income tax rate is 7.44% .
School expenditures in Ames are $16,979, and the school ratio is 14.7:1.
The average high temperature in July is 84.1 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 10.7 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 35.7 inches per year, with 29.6 inches of snow per year.
