Ammon

Ammon Idaho Real Estate Agent

– The city of Ammon is located in Bonneville County, Idaho. Ammon has grown rapidly in the last dozen years, doubling in both land size and population since the year 2000. Ammon is part of Idaho Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area. This thriving city features many employment opportunities as well as a variety of real estate options.

The city of Ammon was founded in 1888 by members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints but was initially known as South Iona because it was a part of and dependent on the Iona ward. In 1889, Bishop Arthur M. Rawson made the city a ward unto itself. Rawson gave it the name of Ammon which comes from the book of Mormon which became the cities official name in 1893. Ammon became an agricultural hub and was home to several stores, a brickyard and a grain elevator. The city was officially incorporated in the fall of 1905.

Today the city spans over 7.27 square miles and according to the 2010 census the city has approximately 13,800 residents. There are over 4,475 households in the city and over 3,350 of these households hold families. The three largest ethnic groups in the city are 94.1% of the population being Caucasian, 6.4% of the population is Latin or Hispanic and 1.8% of the total population are of two or more races. The median age for residents of Ammon is 29.6 years old and over 36% of residents are under the age of 18. The largest age percentage of residents is the 22-44 year-olds with 27.5% of the city’s population.

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Homes for sale in the area range from starter homes and fixer-uppers to large luxury homes. Rental and lease properties such as apartments and condos are also available. The median household income in Ammon in 2009 was approximately $54,589.00 per year, and the median home value the same year was approximately $181,717.00. Median gross rent for Ammon in 2009 was $670.00 per month.

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Ammon is known for its beautiful green spaces and features over 62 acres of parkland. The cities largest park is McCowin Park which spans 18 acres and provides residents and visitors with picnic shelters, a swimming pool, playground areas, tennis courts, walking paths, ball fields and more. McCowin Park is the spot for cities events and gatherings. Check out the McCowin park Facebook page for more information. A variety of other parks are available for athletics, picnics and even playgrounds specialized for tots.

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Ammon is a thriving city that welcomes new-comers and centers residence with a strong sense of community. With quiet streets, unique shopping and dining options and beautiful parks comfort is literally just around every corner. Real estate agents await to help perspective buyers find not just a house but home.

In the Idaho Falls area, Ammon is known typically as a place with above average home and properties. As we said, if you are looking for houses or land with a view, Ammon should be the first place you start. As you head South towards Shelley, you can find views and elevation, but you will be farther away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Idaho Falls.

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The Dakri Bernard Realty Group proudly services the Ammon area. Ammon Idaho is currently an area that is in high demand. To learn more about our real estate agents serving this location, head over to our team page.