nycrider2021 qa Jan 29, 2026

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 is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Looking forward to hearing from you all. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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