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James Lewis
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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 are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
Pros:
- Growing food scene
- Low taxes
- Good healthcare facilities
Cons:
- High property taxes
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Not enough green space
The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
Pros:
- Growing food scene
- Low taxes
- Good healthcare facilities
Cons:
- High property taxes
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Not enough green space
The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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