Ankeny! Well Ankeny has surpassed West Des Moines as the sixth largest city in Iowa and continues to grow. This is the fifth consecutive year that Ankeny has been listed as a fastest growing city by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Located at the intersection of two transcontinental Interstates, I-80 & I-35, Ankeny offers excellent transportation access, quality land and buildings, a strong economy growing in a vibrant metropolitan area, an abundant, well-educated workforce and a city government that supports business success. Most residents in Ankeny own their homes.
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There is so much to say about Ankeny. Not only do I personally call Ankeny home, it has a great small town feeling and because of our growth we have all of the amenities. It has a very family feel and caters to all the kids and adults that live here.
Check out the links below! Shops, Restaurants, Prairie Ridge Sports Complex, The District, Uptown Ankeny, a big employer- John Deer, and two dueling High Schools call Ankeny home!
Median Home Value-$220,100 National Average $217,500
Ankeny is a suburb of Des Moines with a population of 61,938. 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.
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Enjoy the uptown and ever growing community of Ankeny, Iowa. With endless trails, dining, community centers, and more. We are sure you'll love your new home in Ankeny.