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Ankeny, IA vs Cathedral City, CA

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- The median age of a home in Ankeny is 100.0% younger than the median age of a home in Cathedral City.
 Ankeny, IACathedral City, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age17  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$482,700$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months11.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock83.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.63.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$9.9$11.0
 Homes Owned68.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock19.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented27.0%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Ankeny, IACathedral City, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,290$1,840
 Studio Apartment$920  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,370$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,250  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,320$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,750  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Ankeny, IACathedral City, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold1.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock14.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.4%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Ankeny, IACathedral City, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.5%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.5%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.7%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock2.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9998.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock5.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99938.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock31.3%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9997.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock11.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.9%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.7%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Ankeny, IACathedral City, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.8%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock18.6%13.6%
 2000 to 200926.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock19.8%13.6%
 1980 to 19896.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock13.6%14.8%
 1960 to 196912.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock4.6%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.5%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock1.1%12.2%
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Reviews for Ankeny    3 Reviews
Thomas · Ankeny, IA
Life in Middle America
Over 17 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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MAGGIE · Ankeny, IA
ANKENYTOPIA
Over 17 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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MAGGIE · Ankeny, IA
"ANKENYTOPIA"
Over 18 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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Reviews for Cathedral City    3 Reviews
Emme · Leander, TX
Windy, affordable, relatively safe and bland
Over 1 years ago

Cathedral City is cheaper than Palm Springs and a few other local cities. It has lovely mountain views. It's a decidely middle-middle class community, especially on  More

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Kathy · Cathedral City, CA
Lowest crime rate in the Coachella Valley
Over 13 years ago

Cathedral City enjoys the lowest crime rate in the entire Coachella  More

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Sean · Cathedral City, CA
Crime rate here is relatively low
Over 19 years ago

Relatively because it depends on where you came from. We moved here from Denver. There's been one murder here this year. I feel rather safe in this area as far as  More

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