Real Estate Investing in Ames, Nebraska

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 164 • Dodge County

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Should you buy in Ames, NE? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (48/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 17.7% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.4% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $323,929
Avg Monthly Rent $1,008
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Ames Real Estate

Ames (Nebraska) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. unambiguously the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

Across Ames's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run lackluster: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

firmly Ames's sale market has not rewarded patience. a challenging fit for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

Population dynamics in Ames haven't been supportive. better suited elsewhere for combined with subdued income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Best ZIP codes in Fremont, NE

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Avg Home Value
$323,929
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,008
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (NE)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Fremont, NE metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
55%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Fremont, NE metro
0
Days to pending
8.8%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Ames, NE

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ames, NE

What are vacancy rates like in Ames, NE?

Ames, NE carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect stable absorption at market rents of $1,008/mo.

Is it easy to find good tenants in Ames, NE?

Ames, NE offers a predictable renter base at the $1,008/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

What is the average monthly rent in Ames, NE?

Investors in Ames, NE typically see rents near $1,008/mo per month against $324K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

Are landlord laws favorable in Ames, NE?

Ames, NE falls under NE landlord-tenant law, which is landlord-friendly. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

How strong is Ames, NE for real estate investors?

Our data puts Ames, NE at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $324K and rents around $1,008/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

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