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West Des Moines, IA vs Ankeny, IA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Ankeny has been positive.
- Ankeny has 0.0% more unemployment than West Des Moines.
- Ankeny job growth has increased by 40.4% in the past 10 years.

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 West Des Moines, IAAnkeny, IAUnited States
 Current Unemployment3.3%3.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth35.2%40.6%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-6.0%-6.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth0.1%4.4%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth2.0%14.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth13.7%40.4%6.3%

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Reviews for West Des Moines    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I just moved here from out-of-state a few months ago and have been pleasantly surprised by the broad range of activities and amenities available in this medium sized IA  More

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Over 15 years ago

Am contemplating a move to WDM from the East Coast (NYC). Might there be anyone out there that may have experienced this and could offer guidance or comment. Thanks.   More

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We just moved to West Des Moines and we love it here! We moved here three months ago and every weekend we have been able to do something different and fun. There is  More

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Reviews for Ankeny    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I moved to Ankeny from Southern CA in June, 2005. My immediate and lasting impression is the incredible home values here, the relatively low population density, and the  More

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Over 16 years ago

Ankeny is a great community to raise a family or to be single. The shools are wonderful and so many activities for kids and families. The weather when it is good, it  More

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Over 17 years ago

We don't call it "Ankenytopia" for nothing! This is the best town in Iowa! The schools are top-notch, the town is growing and getting more attractions. We are missing  More

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ZIPS IN WEST DES MOINES, IOWA
50265 50266
ZIPS IN ANKENY, IOWA
50023 50021

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