Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Ankeny

Affordability in Ankeny

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Ankeny is $1,319 per month, against a median household income of $108,198 annually, and approximately 29% of residents rent their homes. Affordable and income-based housing options can offer meaningful savings relative to the local market rate.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Ankeny Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 169 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Ankeny

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Ankeny scores a 34 out of 100, described as Car-Dependent, meaning most errands require a car. The Bike Score is 36 out of 100, reflecting limited but present biking infrastructure.

Residents without a vehicle should plan carefully, as public transit options are limited in this area. Access to a car will make daily errands and commuting significantly easier.

Schools

Ankeny is served by 1 school district with 18 public schools -- including 12 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a decision.

Cost of Living in Ankeny

The median household income in Ankeny is $108,198 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median rent across all rental housing in the city is $1,319 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Income-based and HUD-assisted housing in Ankeny can offer significantly lower monthly costs for eligible renters, with rents typically tied to a percentage of your household income rather than the local market rate.

• Median household income: $108,198/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,319/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of renter households: 29% (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environment and Flood Risk

All 4 HUD-assisted properties in Ankeny have been mapped for flood zone exposure, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone. Flood risk for affordable housing in this city appears low based on available data.