Ames, IA
Metro area in Iowa · Updated Jan 2026
12-Month Forecast ↑ +0.4%
Median Home Value
$253,188
↑ +3.2%
Year-over-year
Median Rent
$1,093/mo
↑ +3.1%
Year-over-year
Rental Yield
5.2%
Good for investors
5-Year Appreciation
+27.8%
Income Needed to Buy
$70,331
20% down, 30% DTI max
Active Listings
352
For-sale inventory
Price-to-Rent Ratio
19.3
Neutral market
Price Forecast
1 Month
↑ +0.3%
3 Months
↑ +0.6%
12 Months
↑ +0.4%