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Ankeny, Iowa

city · Polk County

At a glance

72,615
Population
$331,000
Median home value (all homes)
9% above U.S. median
$341,196
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,319/mo
Median rent
2% below U.S. median
$108,198
Median household income
38% above U.S. median
21.1 min
Average commute
94.2%
Homes with broadband
75.19%
Locations with fiber available
1.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 102 — 2% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing27% above
Goods & services7% below
Utilities3% above
Taxes0% below
Insurance30% below
Commute cost24% below
For business: Iowa is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college8 mi
High school graduates97.8%
College graduates52.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Ankeny Economic Development
The Ankeny Economic Development Department provides comprehensive services to prospective and existing businesses. We assist with site and building information, financial incentives, and development and permitting guidance through all stages of investing in and growing a business in Ankeny. The reach of assistance extends far beyond the city limits, as City staff works with valuable county, regional, state and federal partners to help your business grow and prosper in Ankeny.
state Greater Cedar Valley Alliance
Grow Cedar Valley is dedicated to advancing economic development, business growth, and community engagement across the Cedar Valley. We connect businesses, entrepreneurs, and community leaders with resources, opportunities, and partnerships to support the local economy.
state Iowa Department of Economic Development
Our core purpose is to create opportunities for Iowans, communities, and businesses to thrive. Through two main divisions – business development and community development – IEDA administers several state and federal programs to meet its goals of assisting individuals, communities and businesses.
state Midwest Partnership Corp
Midwest Partnership EDC is an economic development corporation serving Adair and Guthrie counties in West Central Iowa, focused on retaining, expanding and attracting business to create jobs and grow the tax base.
state Prosperity Eastern Iowa
Prosperity Eastern Iowa is a partnership of economic development stakeholders that leverage financial and human resources to achieve efficiencies, utilizing our natural, cultural, and physical assets to strive for the economic prosperity of the region. Our goal is to leverage resources and foster economic prosperity in the communities we serve.
state Quad Cities First
Chamber focused on helping members connect, collaborate and grow; supports local business growth and economic development in the Quad Cities.
state Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
As the leading Siouxland area business advocate, the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce represents its membership by promoting the economic welfare and quality of life for the tri-state region.
state Western Iowa Development Association
The role of Western Iowa Development Association is to facilitate economic opportunity, business success, community engagement, prosperity and quality of life for rural western Iowa. Our primary functions are to provide services that are effective to both its business members and the communities as a whole and to act as a voice for the business and professional community.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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