Ames, IA housing market
The typical Ames home is worth about $304,000, up 2.8% in a year, 27% above the Iowa typical home. Homes typically sell in 15 days, close to asking.
Home values, sales, trends and how Ames compares with the towns next door — updated as new data is published.
Ames at a glance
A strong seller's market
Homes are selling faster than new ones are listed: less than two months of supply. Well-priced homes can draw several offers.
Typical home value, 2016–2026
Show as a table
| January | Ames | Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $211,000 | $147,000 |
| 2018 | $224,000 | $152,000 |
| 2019 | $230,000 | $159,000 |
| 2020 | $233,000 | $167,000 |
| 2021 | $245,000 | $179,000 |
| 2022 | $269,000 | $195,000 |
| 2023 | $288,000 | $211,000 |
| 2024 | $284,000 | $218,000 |
| 2025 | $290,000 | $228,000 |
| 2026 | $298,000 | $236,000 |
| August 2026 | $304,000 | $240,000 |
Ames and its neighbors
| Town | Typical value | 1-yr change | Days on market | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames | $304K | +2.8% | 15 | $60,991 |
| Nevada | $249K | +2.4% | 11 | $75,094 |
5 years of income
The typical Ames home costs about 5 years of the town's median household income, more than across Iowa (3.2 years).
How Ames ranks on affordability →
Home value ÷ ACS median household income.
Owners, rent & taxes
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024.
Recent listings in Ames
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research, August 2026. Sales, days on market and supply: Redfin Data Center, May 2026. Income, ownership, taxes and rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Listings link to their publishers.