Best Areas to Live in Ames
Ames's most frequently cited residential draws span several real, named districts, from the campus-adjacent Campustown to newer developments like Somerset.
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Campustown, immediately adjacent to Iowa State's campus, is real, frequently cited for its walkability and student-oriented housing and retail.
Downtown Ames
Downtown Ames offers a genuinely distinct, non-campus-adjacent commercial and dining district, frequently cited as a draw for non-student residents.
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Key takeaways
- Campustown offers real, walkable, student-oriented housing immediately adjacent to Iowa State.
- Downtown Ames offers a genuinely distinct commercial and dining district for non-student residents.
- Confirm current, address-specific neighborhood data directly before relocating.
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