The City of Ankeny is located in Polk County, Iowa. The city is situated about 10 miles north of Des Moines, and has a current population of approximately 28,000 people.

The highly skilled and educated workforce of Ankeny is fueling the economic growth of the city. Almost 41% of Ankeny residents are employed in professional and management positions. 32% of Ankeny's residents are in sales- and office-related positions. The largest employers in the city is the American Protein Corporation, Casey's General Stores, and the Ankeny School District.

Ankeny has an excellent parks and recreation facilities. The city is home to 18 parks totaling close to 300 acres, two 18-hole public golf courses, the state of the art Prairie Ridge Center Youth Sports Complex, a family aquatic center and splash park, and a 4000-seat stadium and 3500-seat field house. Two miles west of the city is the 5400-acre Saylorville Dam, which provides excellent swimming, fishing, and hiking opportunities.

The Ankeny School District has a superb reputation in the midwest for exemplery and balanced curricular and extracurricular programs designed to meet the needs of all students. Ankeney is also home to Iowa's largest community college, the Des Moines Area Community College.

Ankeny is a great place to live and work. The city offers a wide range of real estate options. From condos to apartments, residents will be able to find housing to meet their needs.