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 $372,057 in June, 1.1% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of July 16, the sits at 6.55%.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: $216,918
- 1-year price change: +3.1%
- 5-year price change: +27.2%
#16. Ogden, IA
- Typical home value: $241,869
- 1-year price change: +6.9%
- 5-year price change: +36.6%
#15. McCallsburg, IA
- Typical home value: $252,590
- 1-year price change: +1.9%
- 5-year price change: +25.2%
#14. Nevada, IA
- Typical home value: $252,921
- 1-year price change: +2.5%
- 5-year price change: +25.7%
#13. Zearing, IA
- Typical home value: $258,734
- 1-year price change: +4.3%
- 5-year price change: +28.4%
#12. Roland, IA
- Typical home value: $266,859
- 1-year price change: +4.3%
- 5-year price change: +29.2%
#11. Colo, IA
- Typical home value: $269,354
- 1-year price change: +5.6%
- 5-year price change: +38.2%
#10. Collins, IA
- Typical home value: $281,536
- 1-year price change: +5.7%
- 5-year price change: +38.8%
#9. Story City, IA
- Typical home value: $287,863
- 1-year price change: +5.7%
- 5-year price change: +29.6%
#8. Madrid, IA
- Typical home value: $289,459
- 1-year price change: +5.3%
- 5-year price change: +34.1%
#7. Slater, IA
- Typical home value: $298,176
- 1-year price change: +2.1%
- 5-year price change: +27.4%
#6. Woodward, IA
- Typical home value: $303,544
- 1-year price change: +6.4%
- 5-year price change: +34.6%
#5. Ames, IA
- Typical home value: $307,551
- 1-year price change: +2.7%
- 5-year price change: +18.8%
#4. Gilbert, IA
- Typical home value: $341,714
- 1-year price change: +2.4%
- 5-year price change: +32.7%
#3. Cambridge, IA
- Typical home value: $344,907
- 1-year price change: +1.4%
- 5-year price change: +28.5%
#2. Huxley, IA
- Typical home value: $350,921
- 1-year price change: +1.6%
- 5-year price change: +20.5%
#1. Kelley, IA
- Typical home value: $351,859
- 1-year price change: +4.8%
- 5-year price change: +38.4%