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50014 · Ames, IA has a HavenScore of 43 — affordability is the drag — prices are stretched against local incomes.
The typical ZIP scores 50 — this one sits below it
Overall view active — A balanced read across affordability, growth, risk, and momentum.
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Numbers at a glance
Four pillars, each scored 0–100
Tailwinds and headwinds right now
Leaning Seller
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What's changed in the last 90 days
The raw numbers
$316,005
▲ +2.98% YoYWhere it's been
Where it's heading
The HavenScore Forecast Model (v1) projects this ZIP’s median value at 3-, 6-, and 12-month horizons, with 80% prediction intervals.
What you'd owe each month
20% down · 30-yr fixed · 6.58% · tax 1.52%
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Same shape, lower entry
ZIPs the score groups near 50014 on Affordability and Growth — sorted by lowest median value.
Every number, traced
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Ranked #10,738 of 13,130 nationally · #5,505 of 6,756 mid-size ZIPs
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Inside: 12-month price change · 12-month rent change · Population
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Inside: Overvaluation · Active listings · Price cuts
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Inside: Days on market · Buyer / seller gauge · Demand dial
Inventory
Days on market
Price cuts
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$1,046
57
47 days
+13.79%
5.5×
$57,372
31,429
+60.17%
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Equity assumes flat home value; real appreciation could push it higher · Rate 6.58%
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