| Index | Ames | New York | National |
| Median home price | $104,200 | $286,300 | $184,700 |
| Median rent asked | $0 | $1,159 | $949 |
| Avg. people per household | 2.0 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Owner occupied households | 95.5% | 53.6% | 63.6% |
| Renter occupied households | 4.5% | 46.4% | 36.4% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Fort Plain, NY | 1,837 | $57,600 | 69% |
| Nelliston, NY | 691 | $59,500 | 68% |
| Little Falls, NY | 4,673 | $68,100 | 63% |
| St. Johnsville, NY | 1,866 | $71,500 | 61% |
| Gloversville, NY | 14,771 | $76,500 | 59% |
| Ames, NY | 177 | $104,200 | 44% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Chula, MO | 177 | $63,800 | 65% |
| Linn Grove, IA | 177 | $51,400 | 72% |
| Bolivia, NC | 177 | $287,500 | 56% |
| Centerville borough (Crawford County), PA | 177 | $73,500 | 60% |
| Mina, NV | 177 | $0 | 100% |
| Ames, NY | 177 | $104,200 | 44% |
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