At a Glance
Median Income
$106,603
$48,501 per capita
Home Value
$311,300
Zillow: $335,711
Median Rent
$1,279/mo
24.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
109/100K
1,284/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.2%
97.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Ankeny Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ankeny's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ankeny a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ankeny residents earn a median household income of $106,603 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,501. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,581 business establishments, including 1,227 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ankeny is $311,300 , 10% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $335,711. Median rent is $1,279/month, with 24.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.
Safety & Crime
Ankeny reports 109 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,284/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
53.2% of adults in Ankeny hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% above the national average).
97.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ankeny has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population70,542
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density2,211/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$106,603
Per Capita$48,501
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$63,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,395
Housing
A+
Home Value$311,300
Rent$1,279
Ownership71.0%
Zillow$335,711
Housing Units27,715
Rent Burden24.7%
Crime
F
Violent109/100K
Property1,284/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault89/100K
Burglary203/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,653/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,001 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.2%
High School+97.8%
Graduate+16.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Ankeny was built in 2004.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,227 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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