Homewood vs South Campus Area

Ames, IA Neighborhood Comparison

South Campus Area's median sale price is $410k, about $144k (54%) more than Homewood's $266k (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Homewood
$266k median
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Neighborhood B
South Campus Area
$410k median
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Homewood
Metric
South Campus Area
$266k
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Median Price
$410k
Homewood
Median Price
65%
South Campus Area
Median Price
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Homewood or South Campus Area more expensive?

Homewood has a median home price of $266k and South Campus Area is $410k. Homewood is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Homewood or South Campus Area?

Homewood has no school rating on file and South Campus Area has no school rating on file (school ratings from Niche/GreatSchools, 1 to 10, by school rather than by street).

Which is more walkable?

Homewood has no Walk Score on file. South Campus Area has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.