At a Glance
Median Income
$113,086
$52,757 per capita
Home Value
$318,800
Zillow: $351,515
Median Rent
$1,176/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
89/100K
649/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.4%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
11.1% smoking rate
How Urbandale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Urbandale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Urbandale a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Urbandale residents earn a median household income of $113,086 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,757. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,581 business establishments, including 1,227 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Urbandale is $318,800 , 13% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $351,515. Median rent is $1,176/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Urbandale reports 89 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 649/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
51.4% of adults in Urbandale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% above the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Urbandale has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population46,026
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density2,042/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born9.5%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$113,086
Per Capita$52,757
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$63,823M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,395
Housing
A+
Home Value$318,800
Rent$1,176
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$351,515
Housing Units17,954
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent89/100K
Property649/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault74/100K
Burglary85/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,653/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain36.5 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation974 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.4%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+17.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute19 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries19
Did You Know?
Urbandale was founded in 1917.
The median home in Urbandale was built in 1991.
15.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 1,227 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.