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Matthews, NC vs Ankeny, IA

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- The median age of a home in Matthews is 43.3% older than the median age of a home in Ankeny.
 Matthews, NCAnkeny, IAUnited States
 Median Home Age30  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$314,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months25.0%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock35.0%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.120.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$19.4$11.0
 Homes Owned64.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock4.4%11.2%
 Homes Rented30.2%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Matthews, NCAnkeny, IAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,690$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,360  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,040$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,570  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,720$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,570  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Matthews, NCAnkeny, IAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.2%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Matthews, NCAnkeny, IAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.1%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9992.2%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock17.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99936.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock20.4%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9999.5%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock3.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.1%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Matthews, NCAnkeny, IAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock26.6%13.6%
 2000 to 200916.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock12.2%13.6%
 1980 to 198927.3%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock11.4%14.8%
 1960 to 196927.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock2.4%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock1.3%12.2%
Reviews for Matthews    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Matthews is a suburb of Charlotte. It's big advantage over Charlotte is that you are on the edge of the rural areas, and it is safer. Don't expect to save any on taxes  More

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Over 19 years ago

Is there segragation in  More

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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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