Oak-Wood-Forest vs Northridge

Ames, IA Neighborhood Comparison

Oak-Wood-Forest's median sale price is $487k, about $31k (7%) more than Northridge's $456k (Redfin, Jul–Sep 2026).

Neighborhood A
Oak-Wood-Forest
$487k median
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Neighborhood B
Northridge
$456k median
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Oak-Wood-Forest
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Northridge
$487k
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Median Price
$456k
Oak-Wood-Forest
Median Price
100%
Northridge
Median Price
94%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oak-Wood-Forest or Northridge more expensive?

Oak-Wood-Forest has a median home price of $487k and Northridge is $456k. Northridge is the more affordable option.

Which has better schools — Oak-Wood-Forest or Northridge?

Oak-Wood-Forest has no school rating on file and Northridge has no school rating on file (school ratings from Niche/GreatSchools, 1 to 10, by school rather than by street).

Which is more walkable?

Oak-Wood-Forest has no Walk Score on file. Northridge has no Walk Score on file. Walk Score isn't available for one of these neighborhoods.