Cities with the most expensive homes in the Ames metro area
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Ames metro area
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, plays a huge role for buyers.
The typical home value in the United States was $365,545 in March, 0.8% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of April 16, the sits at 6.3%.Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.
compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Ames metro area using data from . Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018. All 17 cities and towns with data available were included in the list.
#17. Boone, IA
- Typical home value: $210,007
- 1-year price change: +3.8%
- 5-year price change: +32.3%
#16. Ogden, IA
- Typical home value: $234,559
- 1-year price change: +7.1%
- 5-year price change: +39.1%
#15. Nevada, IA
- Typical home value: $241,439
- 1-year price change: +1.5%
- 5-year price change: +29.3%
#14. McCallsburg, IA
- Typical home value: $246,701
- 1-year price change: -0.1%
- 5-year price change: +29.4%
#13. Zearing, IA
- Typical home value: $247,588
- 1-year price change: +3.3%
- 5-year price change: +29.3%
#12. Roland, IA
- Typical home value: $255,806
- 1-year price change: +3.5%
- 5-year price change: +32.9%
#11. Colo, IA
- Typical home value: $259,364
- 1-year price change: +5.0%
- 5-year price change: +42.7%
#10. Collins, IA
- Typical home value: $264,045
- 1-year price change: +3.4%
- 5-year price change: +41.1%
#9. Ames, IA
- Typical home value: $274,367
- 1-year price change: +2.8%
- 5-year price change: +21.5%
#8. Story City, IA
- Typical home value: $275,224
- 1-year price change: +5.3%
- 5-year price change: +34.6%
#7. Madrid, IA
- Typical home value: $282,389
- 1-year price change: +6.6%
- 5-year price change: +36.3%
#6. Slater, IA
- Typical home value: $286,206
- 1-year price change: +1.1%
- 5-year price change: +31.5%
#5. Woodward, IA
- Typical home value: $295,741
- 1-year price change: +6.1%
- 5-year price change: +40.6%
#4. Cambridge, IA
- Typical home value: $329,350
- 1-year price change: -1.2%
- 5-year price change: +33.2%
#3. Gilbert, IA
- Typical home value: $330,956
- 1-year price change: +3.1%
- 5-year price change: +36.7%
#2. Kelley, IA
- Typical home value: $337,897
- 1-year price change: +3.7%
- 5-year price change: +43.1%
#1. Huxley, IA
- Typical home value: $341,229
- 1-year price change: +1.5%
- 5-year price change: +24.7%