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Urbandale, IA Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Dominic

Living in Urbandale -the reality

So, Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development.

2 replies 16 upvotes living
nycrider2021

How is the nightlife in Urbandale?

I'm originally from Minneapolis and It's a a smaller city city with about 46,026 people. Household incomes average around $113,086 in Urbandale. The median home value here is around $318,800, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which i...

2 replies 7 upvotes qa
Parker Collins

Working remotely from Urbandale

Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -Urbandale sits at 62.9 per 100K. Median household income is $113,086, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $318,800 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not ...

1 replies 1 upvotes jobs
James Lewis

Starting a business in Urbandale?

Random thought, You can expect to pay around $1,176 for rent here. Median household income is $113,086, which feels pretty solid for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. What ...

28 replies 28 upvotes jobs
Mason Scott

Best neighborhoods to rent in Urbandale?

Hey folks, We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. Worth the trade-offs?

5 replies 8 upvotes housing
Grace T.

Moving to Urbandale for work -advice?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My partner and I are Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

2 replies 9 upvotes moving
Alexander Lewis

Most overrated things about Urbandale

First post here. I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -Urbandale sits at 62.9 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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James Lewis

Best kept secrets of Urbandale, IA

We're a young couple and Crime rate is something to consider -Urbandale sits at 62.9 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,176 for rent here. Rent is about $1,176/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 46,026 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs ...

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Emilia W.

Is Urbandale worth it salary-wise?

Hi all, Born and raised here. It's a a smaller city city with about 46,026 people. Median household income is $113,086, which feels pretty solid for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Paisley Peterson

Moving to Urbandale for work -advice?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a 26-year-old physical therapist and Homes are going for about $318,800 on average. Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Anyone in a similar situation? Apprec...

4 replies 13 upvotes moving
Parker Collins

Things that make Urbandale unique

Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Am I wrong here?

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Abigail Collins

Best and worst neighborhoods in Urbandale

Longtime lurker here, The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $318,800, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent...

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Alexander Lewis

Is Urbandale worth it salary-wise?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $1,176/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $318,800 on average. Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes...

29 replies 19 upvotes jobs
Cooper Richardson

Relocating to Urbandale, IA -pros and cons?

Hi all, Been living here since 2021. Homes are going for about $318,800 on average. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $113,086 in Urbandale. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-...

0 replies 6 upvotes moving
Paisley Peterson

Unpopular opinion about Urbandale

OK so I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. With a population of 46,026, Urbandale is a smaller city. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Has anyone dealt with this? Night life is decent if you know ...

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Emma Jimenez

Best areas to explore in Urbandale?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We're a young couple and The food scene here is surprisingly good.

8 replies 22 upvotes qa
Grace T.

Worst things about Urbandale nobody talks about

Hey folks, Been living here since 2015. Crime rate is something to consider -Urbandale sits at 62.9 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I wrong here? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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