2024 Compare Cities Housing:
Yakima, WA vs Ankeny, IA

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- The median age of a home in Yakima is 66.0% older than the median age of a home in Ankeny.
 Yakima, WAAnkeny, IAUnited States
 Median Home Age501742
 Median Home Cost$316,400$314,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months13.4%11.4%16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.70.2%35.0%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.111.5%63.1%101.1%
 Property Tax Rate$9.0$19.4$11.0
 Homes Owned51.3%68.6%57.4%
 Housing Vacant5.0%4.4%11.2%
 Homes Rented43.7%27.0%31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Yakima, WAAnkeny, IAUnited States
 Average Rent$1,650$1,690$1,840
 Studio Apartment$890$920$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment$900$1,040$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,180$1,250$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,680$1,720$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,760$1,750$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Yakima, WAAnkeny, IAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent1.3%1.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.3%0.1%0.4%
 Vacant For Sale0.5%1.2%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.9%1.1%0.4%
 Vacant Vacation0.2%0.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.8%0.4%4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Yakima, WAAnkeny, IAUnited States
 Less Than $20,0003.9%1.3%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9993.2%0.5%2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,9991.3%0.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9993.3%0.3%3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,9992.8%1.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99917.8%8.4%11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,99915.7%17.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99927.5%38.4%20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,99913.5%20.4%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9996.4%7.3%8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,9993.4%3.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.5%0.5%3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,9990.3%0.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.3%0.0%0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over0.1%0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Yakima, WAAnkeny, IAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.3%0.8%0.2%
 2010 to 20148.5%26.6%13.6%
 2000 to 20098.5%26.6%13.6%
 1990 to 199910.9%12.2%13.6%
 1980 to 19899.1%6.0%13.2%
 1970 to 197918.1%11.4%14.8%
 1960 to 196910.9%12.2%13.6%
 1950 to 195911.0%2.4%10.0%
 1940 to 19497.6%0.5%4.7%
 1939 or Earlier18.1%1.3%12.2%
Reviews for Yakima    12 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Overall we've enjoyed our stay in Yakima after several years and plan on being here for several more, at least. The spring and summer here are just unreal compared to  More

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Over 8 years ago

I may be relocating to Yakima, WA for a professional position at a local university. I have never lived in this part of the country as I am from the East Coast. I have  More

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Yakima is situated in the high desert, eastern elevations of the Cascade Mountain Range. Coming from the humid, eastern parts of the country, I was amazed at how  More

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Reviews for Ankeny    3 Reviews

Over 16 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 16 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 17 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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