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Ankeny, IA
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Population: 66,346
Home Price: $248,400
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Overview
Ankeny is a midsize city in the state of Iowa with a population of 66,346. Ankeny has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
21.3 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Ankeny, IA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Ankeny
Iowa
United States
Per Capita Income
$43,004
$30,483
$32,693
Median Household Income
$92,959
$60,214
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
4.0%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
7.4%
10.5%
Age
Ankeny
Iowa
United States
Median Age
32.9
42.5
42.3
Gender
Ankeny
Iowa
United States
Male
50.3%
50.2%
49.8%
Female
49.7%
49.8%
50.2%
Race
Ankeny
Iowa
United States
White
92.4%
94.1%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.4%
0.8%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
2.5%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
0.2%
1.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
3.3%
3.1%
5.2%
Housing Information
Ankeny
Iowa
United States
Median Home Price
$248,400
$109,187
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,046
$525
$801
Family Households
54.8%
54.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
22.5%
22.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
71.8%
79.6%
72.9%
Renters
28.2%
20.4%
27.1%
Education
Ankeny
Iowa
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
1.0%
5.5%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
16.1%
16.1%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
18.6%
22.3%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
11.7%
12.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
36.3%
13.0%
15.0%
Proficiency
Ankeny
Iowa
United States
Mathematics
85.2%
71.2%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
81.7%
70.6%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Ankeny
Iowa
United States
Murder
NA
1.0
3.0
Rape
NA
46.6
38.0
Robbery
NA
13.1
40.7
Assault
NA
226.3
188.5
Property Crime
Ankeny
Iowa
United States
Burglary
NA
311.2
336.1
Theft
NA
1237.5
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
121.6
167.1
Arson
NA
9.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Ankeny, IA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
beer
pizza
gluten free
hot dog
fast food
vegan food
hot sauce
ice cream
farmerfocused
chicken sandwich
mtndew
wine
cheese
panda express
fare
delicious
french fries
protein bowl
veggies
haggis
isu cyclones
high school football
football
college football
chicago sports
basketball
college basketball
pittsburgh sports
wrestling
husker football
soccer
video games
teams
pro wrestling
baseball
coaches
country music
athlete
player development
golf
inspired by
photography
fine arts
duotone
fashion
architecture
landscapes
library
comic
nfts
canvas
cinema
seeking submissions
collection
jewelry
filmmaking
creativity
comics
illustrations
sketches
spare time
video games
tv shows
books
beer bourbon
hot rods
disc golf
woodworking
photography
switch fc
fitness
gaming
figure collector
dcmarvel
toys
collector
nerdy
fishing
scifi
pokmon
sports
pro wrestling
tv
video production
tv shows
mlb nfl
nfl mlb
design architecture
quality content
cable tv
award winning
sporting events
marketing
journalism
photography
digital marketing
fashion
networking
booking comediandaydaycom
hip hop
sports
space
conservation
summer
photography
swimming
landscapes
amusement park
lawn
biking
winter
aquatics
fishing
pool
backyard
yearround
indoors
rec
indoor
facility
walgreens
sams club
online ordering
fleet farm
jewelry store
outlet
thrift stores
gift card
listings
toys
bulk
gift cards
trader joes
baked goods
lotions
kits
decor
hyvee
retail
candles
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