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Ames, NY

Ames, NY.

Population: 3,888 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Ames, NY is $190,635 — up 4.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $186,250 after a median 59 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with inland flooding, landslide, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.9% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$190,635

Typical home value

+4.6%

1-year change

59

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$190,635
1-year appreciation
+4.6%
3-year appreciation
+13.7%
5-year appreciation
+25.2%
10-year appreciation
+75.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2026)
$190,827
House Price Index (state)
437.3 (+3.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$186,250
Median list price
$269,000
Median price per sqft
$123
1-year sale-price change
+13.6%
Median days on market
59 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
16
Sale-to-list ratio
100.3%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+1.7%
New listings (monthly)
4

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$814/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$862/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,111/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,359/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,490/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
26.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.4 : 1
Schools include
CANAJOHARIE MIDDLE SCHOOL, CANAJOHARIE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, EAST HILL SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
inland flooding, landslide, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
landslide: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
8
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
62.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Johnstown City Landfill (16.4 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
40.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,938
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,933

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Saratoga National Historical Park (49 mi)
National parks include
Saratoga National Historical Park, Fort Stanwix National Monument, Martin Van Buren National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
40
Nearest airport
Boyle's Landing Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Schenectady County Airport (SCH) (34 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
WYNN HOSPITAL, St Marys Healthcare, AURELIA OSBORN FOX MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+3 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1938
Housing built before 1970
79.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.1%
Median annual property tax
$3,899
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
68.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,674
Average weekly wage
$1,038
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
105

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AmesState medianUS median
Typical home value$190,635$332,107$288,527
Median sale price$186,250$363,950$325,000
Median days on market59 days55 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,899$4,500$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Ames, NY?
$190,635.
What is the median sale price in Ames, NY?
$186,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Ames, NY?
Median days on market: 59 days.
What is typical rent in Ames, NY?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,111/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ames, NY?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, landslide, winter weather.
Is Ames, NY in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Ames, NY. 8 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Ames, NY?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ames, NY?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ames, NY?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Ames, NY?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Ames, NY walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Ames, NY?
Regional Price Parity: 107.9 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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