Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Urbandale is a mid-size city in Iowa with a population of 46,026. Residents earn $113,086 per year, which is 50% above the national average.
Based on current data, Urbandale receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Urbandale stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Urbandale is $113,086, which is significantly higher than the national average — 50% above $75,149. This places Urbandale among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Urbandale is $318,800, 13% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,176 per month. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Urbandale is below the national average at 198 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,646 per 100,000, near the national average.
Urbandale is a highly educated community — 51.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Urbandale experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches, including 38.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 88.4% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.6% |
| 13% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $113,086 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,757 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,395 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,610 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.5% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 20,581 |
| County GDP | $63,823M |
| Restaurants | 1,227 |
| Healthcare | 1,513 |
| Retail | 1,606 |
| Manufacturing | 341 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,943 |
| 98% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.18% |
| Commute Time | 18.5 min |
| Work from Home | 15.9% |
| Census Median | $318,800 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $348,073 |
| Median List Price | $350,000 |
| Median List Price | $350,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $223 |
| Homes Sold | 49 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.8% |
| Price Drops | 20.1% |
| Inventory | 284 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,176 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,033 |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,943 |
| 98% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.18% |
| Obesity | 33.8% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.8% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,653/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,513 |
| Total Violent | 198.4/100K |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 33.1/100K |
| Robbery | 9.5/100K |
| Assault | 155.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,646.4/100K |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 163.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,384.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 99.2/100K |
| Arson | 2.4/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 33 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.2 inches |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Area | 22.5 sq mi (58.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,042/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6368°N, 93.7798°W |
| County FIPS | 19153 |
Winner: Democrat by 10.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 51.4% |
| 53% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 2,042/sq mi |
| Total Area | 22.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 9 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 20 |
| Public Libraries | 19 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,513 |
| Restaurants | 1,227 |
| Retail Stores | 1,606 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 33 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 18.5 min |
| Work from Home | 15.9% |