Where people in Ames are looking to buy homes Stacker #10. Milwaukee, WI - View share: 1.4%- Median listing price: $362,500- Median listing price per square foot: $213 #9. Waterloo, IA - View share: 1.4%- Median listing price: $249,925- Median listing price per square foot: $142 #8. Elgin, IL - View share: 1.5%- Median listing price: $343,498- Median listing price per square foot: $203 #7. Marshalltown, IA - View share: 1.6%- Median listing price: $198,150- Median listing price per square foot: $141 #6. Iowa City, IA - View share: 1.6%- Median listing price: $367,450- Median listing price per square foot: $184 Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Ames by diners #5. Cedar Rapids, IA - View share: 2.3%- Median listing price: $276,195- Median listing price per square foot: $148 #4. Davenport, IA - View share: 2.4%- Median listing price: $199,950- Median listing price per square foot: $124 #3. Omaha, NE - View share: 3.6%- Median listing price: $385,100- Median listing price per square foot: $183 #2. Minneapolis, MN - View share: 5.3%- Median listing price: $425,000- Median listing price per square foot: $214 #1. Des Moines, IA - View share: 23.9%- Median listing price: $354,495- Median listing price per square foot: $230This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 306 metros. People from these metros are looking to buy homes in Ames Andy Dean Photography // Shutterstock