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Ankeny, IA vs Fernandina Beach, FL

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- The median age of a home in Ankeny is 117.6% younger than the median age of a home in Fernandina Beach.
 Ankeny, IAFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 Median Home Age17  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$556,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months11.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock84.3%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.63.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.9$11.0
 Homes Owned68.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock22.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented27.0%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Ankeny, IAFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,670$1,840
 Studio Apartment$920  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,110$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,250  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,690$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,750  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Ankeny, IAFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.3%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.1%0.7%
 Vacant Sold1.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock19.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.4%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Ankeny, IAFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.5%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9998.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock5.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99938.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock20.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9997.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock17.6%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock2.6%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Ankeny, IAFernandina Beach, FLUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.8%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock17.2%13.6%
 2000 to 200926.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock11.1%13.6%
 1980 to 19896.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock12.4%14.8%
 1960 to 196912.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock9.2%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.5%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock8.1%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 Fernandina Beach    8 Reviews
frank · Fernandina Beach, FL
THE SECRET ISLAND OF FLORIDA
Over 4 years ago

We traveled the entire east and west coasts of Florida and the entire east coast of Georgia. We LOVED St. Marys GA. but decided on Amelia Island... Mainly because AI has  More

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frank · Fernandina Beach, FL
Paradise in Florida
Over 5 years ago

There is no place in Florida like Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach. The beach is beautiful.. But, best of all are the people. Real Southern hospitality... Southern charm  More

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jack · Fernandina Beach, FL
good place
Over 11 years ago

Came back to Fernandina after a long hiatus. Fernandina has always been a magical place, but many things are getting better. The restaurant scene has improved  More

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