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Ankeny, IA vs The Woodlands, TX

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- The median age of a home in Ankeny is 29.4% younger than the median age of a home in The Woodlands.
 Ankeny, IAThe Woodlands, TXUnited States
 Median Home Age17  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$517,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months11.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock61.9%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.63.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$19.4$11.0
 Homes Owned68.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock6.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented27.0%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Ankeny, IAThe Woodlands, TXUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,360$1,840
 Studio Apartment$920  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,520$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,250  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,390$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,750  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Ankeny, IAThe Woodlands, TXUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold1.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.4%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Ankeny, IAThe Woodlands, TXUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.5%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.1%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9998.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock6.5%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99938.4%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock20.8%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9997.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock20.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock3.8%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock2.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Ankeny, IAThe Woodlands, TXUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.8%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock28.1%13.6%
 2000 to 200926.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock26.4%13.6%
 1980 to 19896.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock6.2%14.8%
 1960 to 196912.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock0.4%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.5%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.4%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 The Woodlands    25 Reviews
Maryanne · The Woodlands, TX
Has It All and Then More
Over 1 years ago

The Woodlands is like nowhere I've ever lived before. The neighborhoods are tucked away in woods and often very quiet. There are greenbelts and some amazing walking  More

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Suzylnn · The Woodlands, TX
The Woodlands has lost its glory
Over 6 years ago

I moved to The Woodlands in 1993. Then it was a safe place to live and great place to raise children. Today however beautiful forest, restaurant's and shopping it's not  More

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danna · Spring, TX
Education is fouled
Over 10 years ago

Some parents rave about the education system here but more and more parents are home schooling in our area. The ones that rave about it are the ones who are enjoying  More

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