Ames, IA Housing Market

Market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-04-02

Ames, IA is showing healthy, moderate growth.

  • •Steady price growth of 3.1% year-over-year — a balanced market.
  • •Price-to-rent ratio: 20.5 — buying and renting are roughly comparable.

Median Home Value

$257,608

ZHVI

Year-over-Year

+3.1%

Price change

5-Year Change

+27.7%

Since 2021

Median Rent

$1,047/mo

ZORI

Active Listings

325

For sale

State Avg

$227,764

Iowa

Home Value Trends

5-year Zillow Home Value Index for Ames, IA vs. state and national averages.

Rent Data

Median Rent

$1,047/mo

Rent YoY Change

+3.9%

Rent vs. Buy Calculator

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