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Overview
Population:45,582
Pop. Change:61%
State: Iowa
Metro Area: Des Moines Metro Area
County: Polk County
City:Ankeny
Zip Code:50023, 50021, ... 2 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Schools:See Local Schools

Ankeny's Real Estate Market
 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes
 • Median Condominiums


Interesting Facts about Ankeny, Iowa

As of 2012, Ankeny's population is 45,582 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 60.71 percent.

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The median home cost in Ankeny is $157,000. Home appreciation the last year has been 0.16 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Ankeny's cost of living is 4.70% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Ankeny public schools spend $4,320 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 17.1 students per teacher in Ankeny.

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The unemployment rate in Ankeny is 5.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Ankeny jobs have Decreased by 0.15 percent.


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Ranked #19 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Large Metros)
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Map Of Ankeny

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Average Commute time is 22 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Ankeny's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes