Median home value in zip code 50021 (Ankeny, IA) is $315,815, up 1.5% year over year. Part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan area.

Home Value$315,815

YoY Change

+1.5%

Prices rising — worse for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$63,163 on $315,815

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Stretch34.6% of income

Above 28% but manageable with cuts.

PITI$2,160

P/I34.6%

Afford$256K

Gap-$60K

P&I $1,597Tax $413Ins $150

6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + IA ins. 28% per HUD.

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