The Best Places to Live in Iowa

#1. The Best Places to Live in Iowa

Brookside, Ames, IA

Population: 5,589 Median Age: 31 Family-Households: 53% Median Household Income: $47,297 Average Commute (mi.): 17 Median Home Value: $117,466 Median Monthly Rent: $614 Renter-Occupied: 38%

#2. The Best Places to Live in Iowa

South Campus Area, Ames, IA

Population: 12,677 Median Age: 22 Family-Households: 24% Median Household Income: $23,747 Average Commute (mi.): 14 Median Home Value: $53,092 Median Monthly Rent: $470 Renter-Occupied: 73%

#3. The Best Places to Live in Iowa

Lake Mills, IA

Population: 2,067 Median Age: 40 College-Educated: 19% Family-Households: 54% Median Household Income: $48,542 Average Commute (mi.): 18 Lived Here Last Year: 85% Median Home Value: $101,600 Median Monthly Rent: $475 Renter-Occupied: 30%

#4. The Best Places to Live in Iowa

Edwards, Ames, IA

Population: 7,768 Median Age: 27 Family-Households: 41% Median Household Income: $52,548 Average Commute (mi.): 19 Median Home Value: $224,254 Median Monthly Rent: $902 Renter-Occupied: 61%

#5. The Best Places to Live in Iowa

Westside, Ames, IA

Population: 7,884 Median Age: 23 Family-Households: 19% Median Household Income: $29,934 Average Commute (mi.): 17 Median Home Value: $142,862 Median Monthly Rent: $900 Renter-Occupied: 79%

#6. The Best Places to Live in Iowa

Oak-Riverside, Ames, IA

Population: 6,912 Median Age: 22 Family-Households: 25% Median Household Income: $23,156 Average Commute (mi.): 16 Median Home Value: $54,176 Median Monthly Rent: $479 Renter-Occupied: 67%

#7. The Best Places to Live in Iowa

Oak-Wood-Forest, Ames, IA

Population: 3,460 Median Age: 23 Family-Households: 16% Median Household Income: $25,592 Average Commute (mi.): 14 Median Home Value: $112,214 Median Monthly Rent: $902 Renter-Occupied: 77%

#8. The Best Places to Live in Iowa

Lamoni, IA

Population: 2,554 Median Age: 24 College-Educated: 47% Family-Households: 56% Median Household Income: $37,373 Average Commute (mi.): 15 Lived Here Last Year: 67% Median Home Value: $93,300 Median Monthly Rent: $439 Renter-Occupied: 39%

#9. The Best Places to Live in Iowa

Lamoni City, IA

Population: 2,554 Median Age: 24 College-Educated: 47% Family-Households: 56% Median Household Income: $37,373 Average Commute (mi.): 15 Lived Here Last Year: 67% Median Home Value: $93,300 Median Monthly Rent: $439 Renter-Occupied: 39%

#10. The Best Places to Live in Iowa

Vernon Springs Township, IA

Population: 4,225 Median Age: 42 College-Educated: 17% Family-Households: 60% Median Household Income: $51,818 Average Commute (mi.): 18 Lived Here Last Year: 85% Median Home Value: $91,800 Median Monthly Rent: $482 Renter-Occupied: 23%

#11. The Best Places to Live in Iowa

Center Township, IA

Population: 2,409 Median Age: 43 College-Educated: 20% Family-Households: 54% Median Household Income: $50,673 Average Commute (mi.): 20 Lived Here Last Year: 86% Median Home Value: $109,100 Median Monthly Rent: $465 Renter-Occupied: 30%

#12. The Best Places to Live in Iowa

Cresco, IA

Population: 3,768 Median Age: 40 College-Educated: 17% Family-Households: 59% Median Household Income: $50,000 Average Commute (mi.): 18 Lived Here Last Year: 84% Median Home Value: $85,600 Median Monthly Rent: $484 Renter-Occupied: 25%

#13. The Best Places to Live in Iowa

Buffalo Township, IA

Population: 1,034 Median Age: 42 College-Educated: 26% Family-Households: 59% Median Household Income: $48,214 Average Commute (mi.): 19 Lived Here Last Year: 93% Median Home Value: $64,900 Median Monthly Rent: $406 Renter-Occupied: 10%

#14. The Best Places to Live in Iowa

North Old Town, Ames, IA

Population: 4,089 Median Age: 34 Family-Households: 50% Median Household Income: $69,046 Average Commute (mi.): 17 Median Home Value: $157,244 Median Monthly Rent: $784 Renter-Occupied: 34%

#15. The Best Places to Live in Iowa

Decorah, IA

Population: 7,701 Median Age: 30 College-Educated: 47% Family-Households: 57% Median Household Income: $62,336 Average Commute (mi.): 15 Lived Here Last Year: 80% Median Home Value: $189,700 Median Monthly Rent: $578 Renter-Occupied: 28%

#16. The Best Places to Live in Iowa

Center Township, IA

Population: 1,600 Median Age: 54 College-Educated: 11% Family-Households: 47% Median Household Income: $49,700 Average Commute (mi.): 16 Lived Here Last Year: 91% Median Home Value: $78,600 Median Monthly Rent: $419 Renter-Occupied: 21%

#17. The Best Places to Live in Iowa

Forest Township, IA

Population: 4,443 Median Age: 38 College-Educated: 23% Family-Households: 59% Median Household Income: $47,087 Average Commute (mi.): 17 Lived Here Last Year: 86% Median Home Value: $99,800 Median Monthly Rent: $461 Renter-Occupied: 25%

#18. The Best Places to Live in Iowa

Marion Township, IA

Population: 1,144 Median Age: 30 College-Educated: 13% Family-Households: 70% Median Household Income: $58,462 Average Commute (mi.): 18 Lived Here Last Year: 84% Median Home Value: $79,100 Median Monthly Rent: $411 Renter-Occupied: 31%

#19. The Best Places to Live in Iowa

Decorah Township, IA

Population: 9,594 Median Age: 35 College-Educated: 43% Family-Households: 61% Median Household Income: $66,319 Average Commute (mi.): 16 Lived Here Last Year: 82% Median Home Value: $196,700 Median Monthly Rent: $586 Renter-Occupied: 24%

#20. The Best Places to Live in Iowa

Manning, IA

Population: 1,565 Median Age: 39 College-Educated: 20% Family-Households: 62% Median Household Income: $57,750 Average Commute (mi.): 16 Lived Here Last Year: 86% Median Home Value: $93,400 Median Monthly Rent: $403 Renter-Occupied: 24%

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