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Ankeny
  • Suburb of Des Moines, IA
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Des Moines

Ankeny

#7 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Des Moines Area
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B+
    Ankeny is a suburb of Des Moines with a population of 66,346. Ankeny is in Polk County and is one of the best places to live in Iowa. Living in Ankeny offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Ankeny there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Ankeny and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Ankeny are highly rated.
    About Ankeny...
    Population
    66,346
    Suburb of
    Des Moines
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $248,400
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,153
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      28%
    • Own
      72%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      101.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      28.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      2.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      71.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      808.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      81.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      8%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      36%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      16%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      2%
      11%
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    Working in Ankeny

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $92,959
    National
    $69,021
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