Ankeny, IA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

Ankeny's Demographic Profile

Ankeny has 28,944 households and a median income of $94,390, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +5% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 74,293
# Households 28,944
Median age 36
Median household income $94,390
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 8,718
5-year population change +5%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Johnston $191 19,291 SF 2.84%
Des Moines $124 34,387 SF 11.80%
Windsor Heights $119 13,915 SF 7.83%
Grimes $238 16,969 SF 7.50%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Saylorville $190 14,895 SF 6.50%
Johnston $135 34,321 SF 8.63%
Elkhart $177 1,800 SF 7.00%
Bondurant $478 265,136 SF 10.00%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Ankeny $1,590 3,291 SF
Saylorville $826 4,443 SF
Johnston $219 17,085 SF
Bondurant $560 7,500 SF
Altoona $560 7,500 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Ankeny $440 24,275 SF 7.82%
Saylorville $468 4,636 SF 6.50%
Johnston $106 16,530 SF 9.08%
Bondurant $120 122,976 SF 6.99%
Altoona $120 122,976 SF 6.99%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Ankeny

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Heartland Dental and UnityPoint Clinic

Ankeny, IA 50023

  • 4,000 SF Retail Building
  • 6.35% Cap Rate
  • $5,830,000
For Sale

Dutch Bros | Ankeny, IA

Ankeny, IA 50023

  • 986 SF Retail Building
  • 5.50% Cap Rate
  • $3,075,000
For Sale

Campus Town | Lot 6, Plat 2

Ankeny, IA 50023

  • 2.28 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,390,424
For Sale

3105 SW State St

Ankeny, IA 50023

  • 3.88 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,020,000
For Sale

Village on State Apartments

Ankeny, IA 50023

  • 25,600 SF Multifamily
  • 7.82% Cap Rate
  • $2,395,000
For Sale

Campus Town | Lot 2, Plat 1

Ankeny, IA 50023

  • 1.63 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $994,039

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Ankeny pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Ankeny $908 43,521 SF
Saylorville $576 15,601 SF
Johnston $172 18,445 SF
Elkhart $101 117,641 SF
Bondurant $296 236,294 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Ankeny alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Ankeny or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Ankeny 74,293 28,944 36 $94,390 3 8,718 5%
Saylorville 3,897 1,493 42 $90,784 3 185 3%
Johnston 24,281 9,378 38 $99,189 3 3,237 3%
Elkhart 1,029 390 39 $102,616 3 44 5%
Bondurant 7,912 2,544 33 $110,029 3 384 8%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Ankeny, IA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Ankeny

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Is Ankeny a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Ankeny offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Ankeny?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Ankeny. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Ankeny?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Ankeny. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Ankeny compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Ankeny. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Ankeny acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Ankeny, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.