Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
28%
Over 65
14%
Ankeny, IA
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,099
Population
74,293
Renter Mix
30% Rent
A fast-growing city with easy access to Des Moines
Commuter
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Suburb
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Golf
Living in Ankeny, IA, puts you in one of the state's fastest-growing communities. Located in the Des Moines metro area, Ankeny combines suburban convenience with a strong community spirit. The city features 60 parks spanning over 800 acres, including two aquatic centers, sports complexes, and an extensive trail system stretching more than 100 miles. Prairie Ridge Sports Complex anchors the community's recreational offerings, while the Historic Uptown District offers local shopping and dining destinations. The Ankeny Community School District serves nearly 12,000 students, and Des Moines Area Community College provides additional educational opportunities.
Housing choices include apartment communities and single-family homes, with ongoing development in areas like Prairie Trail. Major employers in the area include John Deere, Casey's General Stores headquarters, and the school district. Regular community events and amenities like Miracle Park, designed as an accessible playground, add to Ankeny's appeal for renters looking to establish themselves in this growing Des Moines suburb.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$94,390
Average: $114,442
Education
27,804
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
43,763
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ankeny has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
34%
Other Education
66%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Ankeny, IA is $1,024 for a studio, $1,099 for one bedroom, $1,348 for two bedrooms, and $1,690 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ankeny has increased by 0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,099/month
707 Sq Ft
House
$1,756/month
1,309 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,787/month
1,448 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ankeny, IA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
571 Students
Public
Grades K-5
759 Students
Ashland Ridge Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
759 Students
Public
Grades K-5
520 Students
Public
Grades K-5
732 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,065 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
867 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
896 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,025 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,443 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,347 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Miracle Park
- Crestbruck Park
- Prairie Ridge Sports Complex
- Sawgrass Park
- Carney Marsh
Military Bases
Airports
- Des Moines International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.