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 $361,371 in February, 0.4% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of March 19, the sits at 6.22%.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: $206,653
- 1-year price change: +3.8%
- 5-year price change: +33.1%
#16. Ogden, IA
- Typical home value: $227,414
- 1-year price change: +6.9%
- 5-year price change: +39.0%
#15. Nevada, IA
- Typical home value: $237,163
- 1-year price change: +1.4%
- 5-year price change: +29.7%
#14. Zearing, IA
- Typical home value: $238,453
- 1-year price change: +2.9%
- 5-year price change: +29.2%
#13. McCallsburg, IA
- Typical home value: $239,047
- 1-year price change: -0.1%
- 5-year price change: +30.4%
#12. Colo, IA
- Typical home value: $248,788
- 1-year price change: +4.3%
- 5-year price change: +42.8%
#11. Roland, IA
- Typical home value: $252,106
- 1-year price change: +3.4%
- 5-year price change: +33.6%
#10. Collins, IA
- Typical home value: $255,897
- 1-year price change: +2.5%
- 5-year price change: +41.3%
#9. Ames, IA
- Typical home value: $269,519
- 1-year price change: +2.7%
- 5-year price change: +21.6%
#8. Story City, IA
- Typical home value: $270,339
- 1-year price change: +5.2%
- 5-year price change: +35.0%
#7. Madrid, IA
- Typical home value: $275,847
- 1-year price change: +6.6%
- 5-year price change: +37.0%
#6. Slater, IA
- Typical home value: $278,430
- 1-year price change: +1.0%
- 5-year price change: +32.1%
#5. Woodward, IA
- Typical home value: $287,658
- 1-year price change: +5.3%
- 5-year price change: +41.0%
#4. Cambridge, IA
- Typical home value: $319,451
- 1-year price change: -1.4%
- 5-year price change: +34.3%
#3. Gilbert, IA
- Typical home value: $326,984
- 1-year price change: +3.2%
- 5-year price change: +36.9%
#2. Kelley, IA
- Typical home value: $331,064
- 1-year price change: +3.4%
- 5-year price change: +43.2%
#1. Huxley, IA
- Typical home value: $337,450
- 1-year price change: +1.6%
- 5-year price change: +25.2%