Ankeny, IA vs Norristown, PA
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
Norristown
70.9
#1047 nationally
Ankeny leads in crime level (4.5 vs 12.3). Norristown leads in walk score (68 vs 34). Ankeny leads in median household income ($101,151 vs $59,068).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ankeny, IA | Norristown, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.6 (#226) | 70.9 (#1047) |
| Population | 74,458 | 35,769 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $341,196 | $340,154 |
| Median Household Income | $101,151 | $59,068 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 12.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | D+22.8 |
C+
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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70.9 Score
Norristown, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$340,154
Population
35,769
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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