Living in Urbandale, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Urbandale · Census data 2020–2024
Urbandale has 46,595 residents with a median age of 39.2. The median household income is $112,795 (50% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $335,500, the median rent is $1,211/month.
Urbandale at a glance
- Population
- 46,595
- Median age
- 39.2State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $112,795State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $335,500State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $1,211/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 78.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.2%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Urbandale a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 50% higher than the Iowa median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Home values 61% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Urbandale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Urbandale the median home value is $335,500, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,211 per month, which is 24.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,069 a month in housing costs.
Urbandale median household income
The median household income in Urbandale is $112,795 and the income per person is $54,506. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Urbandale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 18,490
- Owner-occupied
- 78.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.9%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.64
Urbandale demographics
- Population
- 46,595
- Median age
- 39.2
- Under 18
- 25.3%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 17,547
- Foreign-born
- 9.8%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Urbandale ›
Education in Urbandale
51.2% of adults 25 and older in Urbandale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 18% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Urbandale
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 17.9%
- Drive alone
- 71%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Urbandale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urbandale | 46,595 | $112,795 | $335,500 | $1,211 |
| Clive | 19,012 | $132,121 | $401,100 | $1,073 |
| Grimes | 16,366 | $120,037 | $304,700 | $1,251 |
| Windsor Heights | 5,143 | $91,707 | $267,900 | $1,498 |
| Johnston | 24,384 | $106,551 | $369,100 | $1,338 |
| West Des Moines | 71,083 | $86,594 | $309,000 | $1,237 |
| Waukee | 29,236 | $101,029 | $350,500 | $1,383 |
| Saylorville | 3,366 | $117,821 | $314,300 | — |
| Granger | 1,979 | $112,404 | $329,400 | $843 |
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What is the median household income in Urbandale, IA?
The median household income in Urbandale is $112,795, 50% higher than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Urbandale?
The median home value in Urbandale is $335,500, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Urbandale?
The median gross rent in Urbandale is $1,211 per month, about 24.8% of household income.
Is Urbandale, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 50% higher than the Iowa median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: home values 61% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Urbandale?
The median age in Urbandale is 39.2 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Urbandale?
The average commute to work in Urbandale is 19 minutes; 17.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Urbandale?
The unemployment rate in Urbandale is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Urbandale?
51.2% of adults in Urbandale have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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