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Ankeny

Located north of Des Moines, Ankeny is the seventh-largest and fastest-growing city in Iowa.

Property Listings

Pending
MLS® 747245

$3,215,100

NW 36th Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
For Sale
MLS® 719715

$3,158,000

14.5 acres Pine Lake Estates Plat 2 Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
For Sale
MLS® 746836

$2,103,310

TBD NE 38th Street, Ankeny, IA 50021
Pending
MLS® 732535

$1,800,000

1612 NE 19th Street, Ankeny, IA 50021
5 Beds 4.75 Baths 3,593 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 741465

$1,595,000

601 SW Camden Drive, Ankeny, IA 50023
5 Beds 4.5 Baths 3,212 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 726775

$1,499,900

814 SW Prairie Trail Parkway, Ankeny, IA 50023
9 Beds 6.25 Baths 5,232 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 740368

$1,494,999

2817 NE Seneca Drive, Ankeny, IA 50021
4 Beds 5.75 Baths 5,100 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 749066

$1,379,900

2013 NE Pond View Court, Ankeny, IA 50021
6 Beds 5 Baths 3,548 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 746253

$1,320,000

1710 NE Pine Lake Circle, Ankeny, IA 50021
6 Beds 4 Baths 2,951 Sq.Ft.
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Welcome to Ankeny

Community Details

Located north of Des Moines, Ankeny is the seventh-largest and fastest-growing city in Iowa. It is widely recognized as a top city for families and an overall great place to live. It is also a great place to work, as it is home to the headquarters of Casey’s General Stores, a large John Deere factory, and more. Ankeny real estate is diverse, but the new construction subdivisions are notable and impressive.
  • County: Polk
  • Total Area: 30.10 square miles‍
  • Population: 45,582 (2019 estimate of 67,355)

Recreation

Ankeny boasts over 800 acres of parks and other recreational facilities. It is also home to around 100 miles of popular bike trails. For golf, Ankeny offers the public Otter Creek Golf Course and the private Ankeny Golf & Country Club.
For shopping and dining, the District at Prairie Trail offers boutiques, cafes, restaurants, and bars. There are also numerous popular breweries (Firetrucker and Mistress Brewing Company) in the city.

Education

Ankeny is served by the Ankeny Community School District. The district currently maintains 16 school buildings that make up two, complete “feeder” systems. There are two high schools — Ankeny High School and Ankeny Centennial High School. Private education offerings include Ankeny Christian Academy and St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic School. Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) is also based in Ankeny.

Notable Ankeny Neighborhoods

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  • SE Neighborhoods
  • SW Neighborhoods

Overview for Ankeny, IA

70,542 people live in Ankeny, where the median age is 33.2 and the average individual income is $48,501. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

70,542

Total Population

33.2 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$48,501

Average individual Income

Around Ankeny, IA

There's plenty to do around Ankeny, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

75
Very Walkable
Walking Score
59
Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Dairy Queen Grill & Chill, Gladdies Bake Shop, and Stop And Shop Liquor Store.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill Logo
Dining · $ 0.12 miles 65 reviews 1.6/5 stars
Gladdies Bake Shop Logo
Dining 0.16 miles 1 review 5/5 stars
Dining 0.16 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Dining 0.22 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Uptown Dairy Logo
Dining 0.27 miles 17 reviews 4.9/5 stars
West Forty Market Logo
Dining 0.28 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Ankeny, IA

Population Households Employment

Ankeny has 27,493 households, with an average household size of 2.54. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Ankeny do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 70,542 people call Ankeny home. The population density is 2,315 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

70,542

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

33.2 years

Median Age

50 / 50%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
27,493

Total Households

2.54

Average Household Size

$48,501

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
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Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Ankeny, IA

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The following schools are within or nearby Ankeny. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Ankeny

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Phone

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Email

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Address

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