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Ames at a glance
| Population | 66,112 |
|---|---|
| Median age | 23.3 |
| Median household income | $60,102 |
| Median home value | $263,800 |
| Median rent | $1,040 |
| Homeownership | 43% |
| College-educated | 63.5% |
| Average commute | 16 min |
| Work from home | 11.3% |
About Ames, Iowa
Ames is a city of 66,112 in Iowa with a median age of 23.3 and a median household income of $60,102. About 63.5% of residents hold a college degree. 11.3% of workers work from home, and the average commute is 16 minutes. The MailerDot Ames newsletter delivers free local news, weather, events, and community stories every morning — a 5-minute read covering what's happening in Ames today.
What's in the Ames daily digest
- Local Pulse — the top local headlines, summarized.
- Today's Outlook — the Ames forecast with one practical line on what to wear or skip.
- What's On Around Town — events, markets, and shows in the next day or two.
- Spotlight & Story — a short feature on a local place, business, or person.
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What's in the Ames daily digest?
Each edition has four short sections: Local Pulse (top headlines), Today's Outlook (weather with context), What's On Around Town (events and markets), and Spotlight & Story (a local feature). It's about a 5-minute read.
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