Housing by town in Story County, Iowa
Story County, Iowa has 15 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,018 (±$35) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $905 in 2015–2019 (+12.5%; Down after inflation).
Huxley has the highest median gross rent ($1,393) and Maxwell the lowest ($650).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,018 (±$35)
- Households that rent
- 44.5%
- Median household income
- $69,685
- Places
- 15
Cities, towns and townships in Story County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ames | $1,023 | 57.9% | $60,991 | $277,400 | $3,850 |
| Cambridge | $1,043 | 17.0% | $57,333 | $178,100 | $2,284 |
| Collins | $862 | 24.8% | $67,500 | $159,200 | $2,160 |
| Colo | $950 | 16.7% | $64,000 | $152,000 | $2,310 |
| Gilbert | $865 | 13.2% | $122,656 | $274,600 | $3,875 |
| Huxley | $1,393 | 19.3% | $112,094 | $297,100 | $4,799 |
| Kelley | $966 | 51.5% | $111,250 | $220,800 | $3,089 |
| Maxwell | $650 | 11.8% | $97,639 | $184,600 | $2,494 |
| McCallsburg | $676 | 30.0% | $65,000 | $168,600 | $1,480 |
| Nevada | $953 | 28.1% | $75,094 | $182,400 | $2,615 |
| Roland | $1,375 | 11.8% | $79,028 | $185,900 | $2,462 |
| Sheldahl | — | 7.0% | $80,938 | $184,700 | $2,769 |
| Slater | $895 | 16.3% | $97,500 | $232,800 | $3,841 |
| Story City | $999 | 21.2% | $96,605 | $215,600 | $2,851 |
| Zearing | $883 | 16.7% | $74,167 | $158,800 | $1,920 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $25,700 | $42,850 | $68,550 |
| 2 people | $29,400 | $49,000 | $78,350 |
| 3 people | $33,050 | $55,100 | $88,150 |
| 4 people | $36,700 | $61,200 | $97,900 |
| 5 people | $39,650 | $66,100 | $105,750 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $71,000 | $113,600 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $75,900 | $121,400 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $80,800 | $129,250 |
How the places in Story County rank across Iowa
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Crime reported to police in Story County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 132 | 142 | 1,076 | 1,154 | 93,245 | 4 of 5 |
| 2024 | 116 | 125 | 1,107 | 1,198 | 92,440 | 4 of 5 |
| 2025 | 89 | 93 | 994 | 1,037 | 95,837 | 4 of 5 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Story County recorded 89 violent and 994 property crimes, 93 and 1,037 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 93% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Story County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ames Police Department | 69,676 | 73 | 883 |
| Story County Sheriff's Office | 17,848 | 10 | 56 |
| Nevada Police Department | 7,125 | — | — |
| Huxley Police Department | 4,851 | 4 | 22 |
| Story City Police Department | 3,462 | 2 | 33 |
ZIP codes in Story County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50010 | 33,799 | $973 | $253,500 | $65,398 | 46.8% |
| 50014 | 32,958 | $1,065 | $336,800 | $60,731 | 63.4% |
| 50201 | 8,320 | $963 | $193,200 | $81,027 | 25.0% |
| 50124 | 4,859 | $1,393 | $305,200 | $114,904 | 17.9% |
| 50248 | 4,216 | $1,021 | $239,600 | $100,864 | 18.8% |
| 50013 | 4,211 | — | — | — | — |
| 50012 | 1,913 | — | — | — | 100.0% |
| 50236 | 1,761 | $1,105 | $198,900 | $85,046 | 14.2% |
| 50046 | 1,554 | $925 | $229,200 | $81,500 | 14.0% |
| 50105 | 1,487 | $865 | $275,400 | $130,083 | 12.4% |
| 50055 | 1,102 | $823 | $200,000 | $85,278 | 14.2% |
| 50056 | 1,003 | $1,042 | $184,500 | $73,333 | 13.8% |
| 50278 | 891 | $693 | $193,000 | $74,306 | 16.6% |
| 50134 | 770 | $956 | $300,000 | $111,250 | 30.2% |
| 50154 | 394 | $676 | $187,500 | $69,219 | 25.7% |
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Questions about Story County
What is the crime rate in Story County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Story County recorded 93 violent and 1,037 property crimes per 100,000 residents (89 violent and 994 property crimes in all).
Which place in Story County has the highest rent?
Huxley has the highest median gross rent, $1,393 (±$389) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Story County has the lowest rent?
Maxwell has the lowest median gross rent, $650 (±$149) a month.
What is the median rent in Story County, Iowa?
The median gross rent in Story County is $1,018 (±$35) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Story County, Iowa
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Story County, Iowa
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Ames, IA HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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