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Thinking About The Ankeny, IA Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Ankeny. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

86/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketA-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

Population

45,195

Median Home

$293K

Median Income

$109K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 45,195, Ankeny is a mid-sized IA city. Median household income is $109K with homes valued around $293K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

Tends to fit: value-focused buyers.

Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Ankeny, IA. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$293K

Vacancy Rate

4.0%

Owner-Occupied

71%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Ankeny, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

50023

Area Stats

Pop: 45,195

Home Value: $293K

Ankeny Area Map

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Nearby Areas

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Des Moines Area

Home: $197K7 mi away

Urbandale Area

Home: $248K8 mi away

Clive Area

Home: $359K10 mi away

Cedar Rapids Area

Home: $175K104 mi away

Marion Area

Home: $211K107 mi away

Schools Near Ankeny

Schools in and around Ankeny, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (12)

Abbie Grove Elementary

Ashland Ridge Elementary

Crocker Elementary School

East Elementary School

Heritage Elementary

Lawson Elementary School

Northeast Elementary

Northwest Elementary School

Prairie Trail Elementary

Rock Creek Elementary

Southeast Elementary School

Westwood Elementary School

Middle Schools (6)

Johnston Middle School

Northview Middle School

Parkview Middle School

Prairie Ridge Middle School

Southview Middle School

Terrace Learning Center

High Schools (2)

Ankeny Centennial High School

Ankeny High School

Private Schools (3)

ANKENY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

COTTONTAIL CREEK MONTESSORI SCHOOL

ST LUKE THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Livability Grades

How Ankeny stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketA-

EnvironmentB+

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA-

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Ankeny and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.