Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mitchell a good place to live?
Mitchell is a good place to live. Mitchell is considered car-dependent and bikeable. Mitchell is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. It has a median age of 34. The average household income is $99,149 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 57.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Mitchell are home owners, with 41.3% of residents renting and 58.7% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving Mitchell can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our Mitchell neighborhood guide.
Is Mitchell, IA a safe neighborhood?
Mitchell, IA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Mitchell?
The median home price in Mitchell is $285,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $57,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.81%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,490 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $64K a year to afford the median home price in Mitchell. The average household income in Mitchell is $99K.
What are the best public schools in Mitchell?
The best public schools that serve Mitchell are:
- Ames High School has an A- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 17:1 and an average review score of 4.0.
- Mitchell Elementary School has a B+ Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 12:1.
- Ames Middle School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 13:1 and an average review score of 3.2.
What are the best private schools in Mitchell?
The best private schools that serve Mitchell are:
- Ames Christian School has a student teacher ratio of 13:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in Mitchell, Ames, IA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near Mitchell, Ames, IA?
The most popular neighborhoods near Mitchell, Ames, IA are South Ames Business, Timberland Road, Historic Old Town, North Old Town and Homewood.
