Ames, IA vs Avon, IN
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Ames
76.2
#367 nationally
Avon
73.7
#681 nationally
Avon leads in median household income ($98,162 vs $57,428). Ames leads in average commute (15.8 min vs 26.4 min). Avon leads in crime level (3.7 vs 4.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ames, IA | Avon, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#367) | 73.7 (#681) |
| Population | 65,686 | 24,231 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $306,337 | $359,850 |
| Median Household Income | $57,428 | $98,162 |
| Average Commute | 15.8 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | R+21.5 |
Data coverage note: Avon is missing data for 1 metric that Ames has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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76.2 Score
Ames, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$306,337
Population
65,686
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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73.7 Score
Avon, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$359,850
Population
24,231
Crime
Low
Median Income
$98,162
Midwest
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