Ames, IA vs St. Louis Park, MN
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
St. Louis Park
76.1
#387 nationally
St. Louis Park leads in median household income ($94,263 vs $57,428). Ames leads in average commute (15.8 min vs 20.8 min). Ames leads in crime level (4.1 vs 4.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ames, IA | St. Louis Park, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.2 (#367) | 76.1 (#387) |
| Population | 65,686 | 49,697 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $306,337 | $389,235 |
| Median Household Income | $57,428 | $94,263 |
| Average Commute | 15.8 min | 20.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+42.6 |
C
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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C
76.1 Score
St. Louis Park, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,235
Population
49,697
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
50
Midwest
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