Median home value in zip code 50014 (Ames, IA) is $264K, up 2.7% year over year. Part of the Ames, IA metropolitan area.

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Home Value$263,688

YoY Change

+2.7%

AFFORDABILITY

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$52,738 on $263,688

Stretch — 29.2% of income

Above 28% but manageable with cuts.

PITI$1,828

P/I29.2%

Afford$252K

Gap-$11K

P&I $1,333Tax $345Ins $150

6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + IA ins. 28% per HUD.

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Metro Analysis

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