Living in Ames (Iowa)
Ames (Iowa) is a large place in Iowa, United States, home to 65,060 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are young families (top 5%, #511 of 11,898), climate-conscious movers (top 10%, #1,172 of 12,111), single pensioners (top 11%, #984 of 9,474).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Ames (Iowa)
- The landscape belongs to Central Lowlands.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 07 min and sets around 23:46; in late June it sets around 3:54.
How Ames (Iowa) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Iowa | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 68 | #511 of 11,898 | #18 of 102 | Map |
| Low-income household | 48 | #2,510 of 9,771 | #96 of 120 | Map |
| Low-income family | 62 | #903 of 8,006 | #35 of 53 | Map |
| Single parent | 65 | #662 of 6,237 | #25 of 37 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 66 | #2,299 of 9,474 | #7 of 69 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 71 | #984 of 9,474 | #6 of 69 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #1,524 of 10,762 | #1 of 138 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 64 | #1,094 of 7,271 | #18 of 83 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 51 | #2,220 of 8,006 | #40 of 53 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 51 | #3,285 of 12,111 | #147 of 165 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 61 | #3,183 of 7,271 | #15 of 83 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 71 | #1,522 of 9,474 | #9 of 69 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 58 | #4,413 of 18,063 | #237 of 353 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 18 | #9,467 of 16,523 | #56 of 283 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 49 | #7,402 of 18,063 | #313 of 353 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 70 | #1,856 of 16,523 | #3 of 283 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 62 | #4,296 of 21,167 | #19 of 457 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #1,172 of 12,111 | #27 of 165 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 55 | #5,476 of 12,111 | #41 of 165 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Nevada (Iowa) 14 km
- Boone (Iowa) 22 km
- Centerville (Iowa, 5,745 residents) 27 km
- Ankeny 34 km
- Johnston (Iowa) 41 km
- Grimes (Iowa) 41 km
- Altoona (Iowa) 45 km
- Perry (Iowa) 46 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.