Ankeny, IA vs Grapevine, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Ankeny
77.6
#226 nationally
Grapevine
70.5
#1095 nationally
Ankeny leads in cost of living index (105 vs 123). Ankeny leads in walk score (34 vs 30). Ankeny leads in crime level (4.5 vs 4.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ankeny, IA | Grapevine, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#226) | 70.5 (#1095) |
| Population | 74,458 | 50,928 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $341,196 | $554,188 |
| Median Household Income | $101,151 | $107,165 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 22.5 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | R+5.1 |
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77.6 Score
Ankeny, IA
Iowa community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$341,196
Population
74,458
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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70.5 Score
Grapevine, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$554,188
Population
50,928
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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