Get to know Ames, IA
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Car-dependent
Walk Score®
Ames is mostly car dependent. Limited services and amenities are within walking distance, so a car is needed for most errands. Ames is a moderately bikeable area, offering some cycling infrastructure to support local rides.
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Schools
Transit
Food
Shopping
Services
Recreation
Childcare
Preschool
Elementary
Middle
High
College
Eagle's Loft Early Learning Center
Childcare
LilyPad Learning Center
Childcare
ChildServe Childcare Center
Childcare
Central Elementary School
Public • PK, K-4 • 608 students
United Community South
Public • PK, K-6 • 361 students
St Cecilia Elementary School
Private • PK-5 • 174 students
Northwood Pre-School
Public • PK, K • 254 students
Gilbert Elementary School
Public • PK, K-2 • 410 students
United Community North
Public • PK, K-1 • 167 students
Fellows Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 528 students
Kate Mitchell Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 290 students
Meeker Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 351 students
Abbie Sawyer Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 367 students
Edwards Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 450 students
Ames Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 1002 students
Ames High School
Public • 9-12 • 1403 students
Iowa State University
College
Iowa State University Veterinary Medicine Campus
College
Ames Municipal Airport
Airport
Lincoln Way at Duff Avenue Westbound
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Duff Avenue at Kellogg Avenue Eastbound
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University Boulevard at Mortensen Parkway Northbound
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20th Street at Grand Avenue Northbound
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Grand Avenue at Wheeler Street Southbound
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Storm Street at Welch Avenue Eastbound
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Mary Greely Hospital Southbound
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Ames Municipal Airport
Airport
Lincoln Way at Duff Avenue Westbound
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Duff Avenue at Kellogg Avenue Eastbound
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University Boulevard at Mortensen Parkway Northbound
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20th Street at Grand Avenue Northbound
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Grand Avenue at Wheeler Street Southbound
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Storm Street at Welch Avenue Eastbound
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Mary Greely Hospital Southbound
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South 16th Street at Golden Aspen Drive Westbound
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Drinks
Food
Restaurants
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Food
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
Food
Mickey's Irish Pub
Drinks
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Food
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
Food
Mongollian Grill
Restaurant
Bergie's Espresso Cafe
Restaurant
Flame 'n' Skewer
Restaurant
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Grocery stores
Shopping
Pammel Grocery
Grocery store
South Side Eats
Grocery store
Casey's General Store
Grocery store
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Automotive
Healthcare
Hotels
Other
Personal care
Pet care
Places of worship
Public services
US Agricultural Research Service
Automotive
US Agricultural Research Service
Automotive
McFarland North Clinic
Healthcare
Medicap Pharmacy
Healthcare
Medical Arts Building
Healthcare
Primary Health Care - Ames Medical & Dental
Healthcare
West Ames Eye Center
Healthcare
Consamus & Hampton Dental Clinic
Healthcare
Thielen Student Health Center
Healthcare
Ames Oral Surgeons
Healthcare
Hampton Inn & Suites Ames
Hotel
Ames Motor Lodge Motel
Hotel
Quality Inn & Suites
Hotel
Comfort Inn & Suites Ames near ISU Campus
Hotel
AmericInn by Wyndham Ames
Hotel
Best Western Plus University Park Inn & Suites
Hotel
Severson Insurance Agency
Other
Knapp-Tedesco Insurance
Other
Mass Mutual Financial Group
Other
State Farm Insurance
Other
West End Living Campus Center
Other
Finesse Spa Salon Campustown
Personal care
Hair Professionals
Personal care
Massage Heights
Personal care
Valor & Violet Salon
Personal care
Sport Clips
Personal care
SJB Hair Studio
Personal care
Creative Hair Designers
Personal care
All Pets Animal Hospital
Pet care
Treats on a Leash
Pet care
Serenity Pet Spa
Pet care
Ames Animal Hospital
Pet care
Pepper's Pawfection
Pet care
Story County Veterinary Clinic
Pet care
Pet Medical Center of Ames
Pet care
Korean Christian Reformed Church
Place of worship
Oakwood Road Church
Place of worship
Unity Church of Ames
Place of worship
Stonebrook Community Church
Place of worship
North Grand Christian Church
Place of worship
First Christian Church
Place of worship
Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses
Place of worship
Lutheran Church of Hope Ames
Place of worship
Memorial Lutheran Church
Place of worship
Wells Fargo
Public service
Vision Bank
Public service
Huss Law Office
Public service
Greater Iowa Credit Union Operations Center
Public service
Ames Fire Department Station 1
Public service
Bank of the West
Public service
Zions Agricultural Finance
Public service
Little Free Library
Entertainment
Acorn Music Hall
Entertainment
American Legion Hall
Entertainment
Ames History Museum
Entertainment
Little Free Library
Entertainment
Little Free Library
Entertainment
Stephens Auditorium
Entertainment
Lighthouse Campus Fellowship
Entertainment
Ames Public Library
Entertainment
Little Free Library
Entertainment
Acorn Music Hall
Entertainment
American Legion Hall
Entertainment
Ames History Museum
Entertainment
Little Free Library
Entertainment
Little Free Library
Entertainment
Stephens Auditorium
Entertainment
Lighthouse Campus Fellowship
Entertainment
Ames Public Library
Entertainment
Lied Recreation Field
Sports
Ames Fitness Center- South
Sports
Ames High School Softball Field
Sports
Southeast Recreation Complex
Sports
Sand Volleyball Court
Sports
Iowa State Disc Golf Course
Sports
Lied Recreation Center
Sports
Average rent in Ames
In Ames, the average rent is $1,390 per month,
with the average rental size around 958 square feet. Most renters here pay between $1,000 - $1,500 , making it the most common rent bracket in the area.
Average rent
$1,390/month
Average rental size
958 sqft
Under $1,000
32.4%
$1,001 - $1,500
38.7%
$1,501 - $2,000
15.6%
$2,001 - $2,500
5.7%
$2,501 - $3,000
3.2%
Over $3,000
4.3%
Rent data provided by Yardi® Matrix.
Average utility cost in Iowa
In Iowa, renters typically spend around $364 per month on utilities, with costs ranging from $29 for water to $103 for electricity , depending on factors like home size, season, and usage.
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