Ankeny is located in the state of Ohio and a city in Polk County and is a suburb of the capital Des Moines. The railroad was laid from Des Moines to Ames via Ankeny and was completed in 1874, and passenger service was then established in 1880 for 33 cents. Founded as an agrarian community, John Fletcher Ankeny and Sarah Ankeny purchased 80 hectares of land in 1874. Back then, the town was only a square mile and was incorporated formally in 1903. The city’s principal industry was principally in agriculture during the 19th century and centered most in sorghum and swine production. The sorghum was processed in a nearby mill, and the swine was driven to Keokuk, Iowa market.
Ankeny, Iowa Houses for Sale
Ankeny, IA Prices for Houses for Sale
AVERAGE
433,778
+17%
MEDIAN
376,073
+16%
Relative Price (per sqft.)
PRICE
Listings of Ankeny Homes for Purchase
ACTIVE
230
-10%
NEW
212
+2%
Market Duration of Homes Sold
DAYS
44
-23%
Crime & Safety
Police Officers | 62 | |
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Police Civilians | 10 | |
Total Arrests | 545 | (2020) |
Total Incidents | 2,086 | (2020) |
CrimeScore | 18.57 | |
National Rank | 2130th | |
Statewide Rank | 68th |
Local Statistics
Population | 70,068 | (0.04%) |
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House Size (sqft.) | 1,542 | (-0.43%) |
Criminal Offenses
Arson | 12 |
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Assault Offenses | 572 |
Bribery | 6 |
Burglary/Breaking & Entering | 131 |
Counterfeiting/Forgery | 95 |
Destruction/Damage/Vandalism of Property | 192 |
Drug/Narcotic Offenses | 383 |
Embezzlement | 2 |
Fraud Offenses | 158 |
Gambling Offenses | 1 |
Homicide Offenses | 1 |
Kidnapping/Abduction | 4 |
Larceny/Theft Offenses | 628 |
Motor Vehicle Theft | 59 |
Pornography/Obscene Material | 15 |
Robbery | 7 |
Sex Offenses | 32 |
Stolen Property Offenses | 8 |
Weapon Law Violations | 30 |