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Ankeny, IA vs Newton, IA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Newton has been positive.
- Newton has 1.2% less unemployment than Ankeny.
- Newton job growth has increased by 3.3% in the past 10 years.
 Ankeny, IANewton, IAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth40.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth4.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-1.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth40.4%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Ankeny    3 Reviews

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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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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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 Newton    2 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Having lived in Newton for over 23 years, I have seen the face of the community change. It hasn't always been good change, but the town has done much to try to make up  More

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Over 15 years ago

Winters here tend to be cold, with moderate amount of snowfall, starting around Nov-Dec and reaching into Mar-April. Spring generally starts out cold, but warms quickly  More

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