How long is the commute from Ankeny, IA?
Workers who live in Ankeny, IA take an average of 21.1 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
72.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
0.9% of workers walk to work.
20.1% work from home.
1.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.1 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 20.1%
- Households without a car
- 1.8%
How people in Ankeny get to work
| Means of transportation | Ankeny | Polk County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 72.1% (±2.8 points) | 72.4% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.9% (±1.7 points) | 8.4% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.5% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.9% (±0.3 points) | 1.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.3 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 20.1% (±2.1 points) | 15.7% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Ankeny, the average commute is higher than in Polk County (20.0 minutes).
It is also higher than in Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ankeny, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Polk County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Polk County, Ankeny ranks 9 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 556 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ankeny
| Vehicles available | Ankeny | Polk County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.8% (±0.5 points) | 5.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.1% (±2.4 points) | 33.5% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.5% (±2.8 points) | 39.3% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.5% (±2.1 points) | 21.3% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Ankeny, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Polk County (5.8%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ankeny
| Ankeny | Polk County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 20.1% (±2.1 points) | 15.7% (±0.6 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% (±0.7 points) | 96.9% (±0.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.2% (±1.5 points) | 91.9% (±0.6 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Ankeny, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Polk County (91.9%).
It is also higher than in Iowa (88.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ankeny
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ankeny | — | 21.1 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Saylorville | 3.7 mi | 17.5 minutes (±1.6) | Lower |
| Alleman | 5.9 mi | 23.5 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Elkhart | 6.0 mi | 25.9 minutes (±4.4) | Higher |
| Johnston | 6.9 mi | 19.7 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Polk City | 7.2 mi | 24.3 minutes (±2.6) | Higher |
| Bondurant | 8.0 mi | 22.3 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Altoona | 8.3 mi | 22.5 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Hill | 10 mi | 22.2 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Saylorville, IA (17.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Elkhart, IA (25.9 minutes), Polk City, IA (24.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Polk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Polk City | 24.3 minutes (±2.6) |
| 4 | Mitchellville | 23.8 minutes (±2.1) |
| 5 | Alleman | 23.5 minutes (±4.0) |
| 6 | Altoona | 22.5 minutes (±1.9) |
| 7 | Bondurant | 22.3 minutes (±2.1) |
| 8 | Pleasant Hill | 22.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | Ankeny | 21.1 minutes (±1.0) |
| 10 | Clive | 20.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 11 | Johnston | 19.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 12 | Grimes | 19.6 minutes (±1.3) |
| 13 | Des Moines | 19.5 minutes (±0.5) |
| 14 | Urbandale | 18.9 minutes (±0.9) |
| 15 | West Des Moines | 18.3 minutes (±0.8) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Polk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Ankeny
How long is the average commute in Ankeny?
Workers who live in Ankeny, IA take an average of 21.1 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ankeny without a car?
1.8% of households in Ankeny have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ankeny?
20.1% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Ankeny worked from home, and 94.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ankeny city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ankeny city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ankeny city, Iowa
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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