Here's what it costs to live in Ankeny, Iowa, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,319 per month, while the typical home is valued around $331,000. Households earn a median of $108,198 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$108,198
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,319
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$331,000
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
72,615
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.6 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
26
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$999
Per month
Avg Home Value
$243,625
Census ACS
January Avg
23°F
July Avg
76°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
51.1
fair
Hospitals
25
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
96.3%
What is the cost of living index for Ankeny?
The cost of living index for Ankeny is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Ankeny?
The median gross rent in Ankeny is $1,319 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Ankeny?
The median household income in Ankeny is $108,198 per year.
What is the median home value in Ankeny?
The median home value in Ankeny is $331,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Ankeny?
Air quality data for Ankeny is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Ankeny?
Tax data for Iowa is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
