Living in Ames, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ames · Census data 2020–2024
Ames has 87 residents with a median age of 48.8. The median household income is $112,500 (31% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $157,800.
Ames is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ames at a glance
- Population
- 87
- Median age
- 48.8State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $112,500State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $157,800State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 42.3%
- Average commute
- 44 min
Is Ames a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the New York median; home values 63% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 1.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 44 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ames
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ames the median home value is $157,800, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,583 a month in housing costs.
Ames median household income
The median household income in Ames is $112,500 and the income per person is $52,238. 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Ames: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 53
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 24.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.18
Ames demographics
- Population
- 87
- Median age
- 48.8
- Under 18
- 14.9%
- 65 and older
- 21.8%
- Households
- 40
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ames ›
Education in Ames
42.3% of adults 25 and older in Ames have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 11.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ames
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 44 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 87%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
Ames vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames | 87 | $112,500 | $157,800 | — |
| Sharon Springs | 634 | $55,000 | $121,800 | $1,250 |
| Canajoharie | 1,839 | $80,139 | $125,800 | $870 |
| Palatine Bridge | 727 | $80,625 | $155,900 | $460 |
| Nelliston | 707 | $39,219 | $74,200 | $628 |
| Fort Plain | 2,290 | $34,738 | $80,900 | $709 |
| Cherry Valley | 482 | $96,458 | $162,200 | $763 |
| St. Johnsville | 1,790 | $47,109 | $80,500 | $742 |
| Cobleskill | 4,682 | $46,059 | $193,300 | $874 |
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What is the median household income in Ames, NY?
The median household income in Ames is $112,500, 31% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ames?
The median home value in Ames is $157,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Ames, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the New York median; home values 63% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 1.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 44 minutes.
What is the median age in Ames?
The median age in Ames is 48.8 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Ames?
The average commute to work in Ames is 44 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ames?
The unemployment rate in Ames is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ames?
42.3% of adults in Ames have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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