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Ranked #2 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Large Metro Areas)
Ranked #6 The Best Cities to Relocate to in America
Ranked #12 America's Migraine Hot Spots
Ranked #19 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Large Metros)
Ranked #35 Best Block Party Places

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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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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 $158,800. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.66 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.

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)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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