Ankeny
- Suburb of Des Moines, IA
Suburb
Ankeny
- grade AOverall Grade
- Suburb of Des Moines, IA
- Rating 4.15 out of 5 184 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade A
- Crime & Safetygrade B minus
- Housinggrade A minus
- Nightlifegrade A minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Jobsgrade A
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Health & Fitnessgrade B+
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade B
- Commutegrade B+
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$248,400
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,153
National
$1,163Area Feel
Dense Suburban
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault150.7national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape37.3national 40.7
- Robbery8.3national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary69.1national 500.1
- Theft927.9national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft78.8national 284
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Working in Ankeny
Jobs
grade A
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$92,959
National
$69,021Places to Work in Ankeny
Top Private Schools Near Ankeny
- grade A
Dowling Catholic High School
- Rating 4.23 out of 5 253 reviews
- grade A minus
Grand View Christian School
- Rating 4.24 out of 5 37 reviews
- grade B+
Des Moines Christian School
- Rating 4.01 out of 5 91 reviews
- grade B+
Ankeny Christian Academy
- Rating 3.84 out of 5 19 reviews
- grade unavailable
St. Francis of Assisi School
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Ankeny Reviews
Rating 4.15 out of 5 184 reviews
A great town that is growing yet neighbors still hang out and befriend each other. The schools are amazing. It's right outside the capitol yet you don't have to leave town, great restaurants, shops, everything you need!
I love Ankeny! It is a town where you can feel safe but still have a lot of fun. We have lots of entertainment ranging from shopping on Delaware to fancy dining and the occasional concert in the District. Additionally, Des Moines is only a short drive away, and more entertainment is bound to be found three. Everyone is also welcoming and kind; making it in my opinion one of the best places in Iowa to live.
Ankeny is a good for growing families. It’s a more close-knit area almost like a small town but it is rapidly growing. It’s close to Ames, a good college town, about 25 minutes away & downtown Iowa is 20 minutes away. Ankeny also has a really nice community college, & a good K-12 district. Honestly, they do have favorites & don’t give equal opportunities to all students, speaking from experience (9-12) as a BIPOC. It’s a safe city for the most part but there are substance abuse issues going unnoticed (which Iowa in general is struggling with.) Ankeny is good for those into basic, neutral living. If you’re interested in starting a family in Iowa, try West Des Moines or Johnston (for high school only). Being generous, I would rank life here a 6/10. Honest, 4.5/10. I wish there’s better places to eat (in general in Iowa). I’m from the Chicago area, so food, shopping centers, & activities are mediocre here & communities are not diverse. After 10 years, things get way too old & familiar.