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Top reasons for using storage in Ames, IA:
Here are a few of the instances when self storage proves most useful if you live in Ames:
Self storage in Ames, IA, makes moving easier
Ames is a dynamic, vibrant city, with about 65,522 residents, and there are more coming in. Around 25,058 people moved to Ames in 2021 alone, in order to make the most of the city's many opportunities, from employment to education and entertainment.
Compared to 10 years ago, Ames's population grew 10.67%.
Here's how the population of Ames changed over the last 10 years:
Numbers are total population figures in Ames, IA, as per the U.S. Census.
However, moving to Ames, or even a local move within Ames, can be complicated – self storage helps with the logistics.
Rent a self storage unit close to your new home and use it to store your belongings, as you pack them, to reduce the volume of items to transport on moving day. You can keep your belongings in storage if you have small repairs and cleaning to do at your new home, until everything is done.
Self storage supports the Ames, IA, housing market
The Ames housing market is made up of 58% renters and 42% homeowners, and about 1% of adults in Iowa are living in multigenerational homes. Homes in Ames come with 2 bedrooms more commonly than with any other configuration. If you're looking to maximize living space in your home, you can keep bulky and seasonal items in a storage unit.
An apartment in Ames offers 955 sq. ft. on average. If you're looking to maximize living space in your home, you can keep bulky and seasonal items in a storage unit.
Moreover, if you're a homeowner and you wish to engage in some type of home improvement project, self storage can also lend a helping hand. To assist you during the renovation time – which can take months – the contents of a room, or any items close to the construction site, can sit in a storage unit until the project is done to prevent cluttering your home even more.
Self storage for college students in Ames, IA
Ames has a long academic tradition, hosting thousands of students throughout the school year. There are 2 colleges and universities in Ames. Their students most likely need a place to temporarily store their belongings, especially during holidays when most go back home. Fortunately, there are several self storage facilities in Ames located near the campuses, where students can keep their belongings safely over summer or other school breaks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What storage unit size do I need?
There’s a range of unit sizes in Ames, IA. Rent a 5'x5' unit to hold some boxes, a 10'x10' for a bedroom’s contents, or a 10'x20' for a car. Find out more about the right unit size for your needs in our self storage unit size guide.
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Methodology & Disclaimers
The demographic data is from proprietary websites, Yardi Matrix and the 2021 American Community Survey (the latest U.S. Census Bureau release). No guarantee is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information used for specific neighborhoods and/or ZIP Codes.
The following ZIP Codes are included in this demographic data: 50014, 50010, 50012, 50011.