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Urbandale

Located in the northwest part of the Des Moines metro area, Urbandale is a thriving community with great schools and numerous attractions.

Property Listings

For Sale
MLS® 740048

$3,999,000

12993 Oak Brook Drive, Urbandale, IA 50323
4 Beds 4.5 Baths 4,367 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 736552

$3,550,000

3408 101 Street, Urbandale, IA 50322
13,014 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 744565

$2,197,900

10800 Justin Drive, Urbandale, IA 50322
For Sale
MLS® 745544

$1,775,000

13716 Quail Ridge Drive, Urbandale, IA 50323
6 Beds 5 Baths 2,902 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 750212

$1,550,000

12872 Cardinal Lane, Urbandale, IA 50323
4 Beds 3.25 Baths 3,028 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 737474

$1,549,900

17412 Oakwood Drive, Urbandale, IA 50323
6 Beds 4 Baths 3,103 Sq.Ft.
For Sale
MLS® 746689

$1,545,900

4649 176th Court, Urbandale, IA 501323
4 Beds 4 Baths 2,294 Sq.Ft.
Pending
MLS® 741659

$1,500,000

5901-5911 Townsend Avenue, Urbandale, IA 50322
18 Beds 15.75 Baths
For Sale
MLS® 734879

$1,500,000

8501 Plum Drive, Urbandale, IA 50322
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Welcome to Urbandale

Community Details

Located in the northwest part of the Des Moines metro area, Urbandale is a thriving community with great schools and numerous attractions. Urbandale real estate includes both established neighborhoods and beautiful new developments.
  • County: Polk, Dallas
  • Total Area: 22.5 square miles‍
  • Population: 45,580

Recreation

Urbandale has over 850 acres of parks and 33 miles of recreational trails. It is also home to Living History Farms, with the attraction’s Flynn Mansion boasting the recognition of being one of the first homes in Urbandale. The private Urbandale Golf and Country Club is also located in the suburb. Urbandale’s annual 4th of July celebration is one of the largest in the area.

Education

Urbandale is served by the Urbandale Community School District, along with the Johnston Community School District, Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District, West Des Moines School District, and Waukee School District. The Urbandale Community School District includes six elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. Two private schools, Des Moines Christian School and St. Pius X Catholic School, are also both in Urbandale.

Notable Urbandale Neighborhoods

  • 68th Street
  • 82nd Pl/Cobblestone Rd
  • Across from Deer Creek
  • Avondale / Glynmor
  • Berkshire
  • Bestwood Estates
  • Brookshire
  • Brookview
  • Colby Woods
  • Country North
  • Cross Creek
  • Crystal Creek
  • Days Run
  • Deer Ridge
  • Glen Eagles North
  • Golf View Estates
  • Grants Cove
  • Hallbrook
  • Hickory Drive
  • Hickory Lane
  • Hillsdale
  • Horizons Ridge
  • Jensen
  • Lake Halice
  • Meadow
  • Meredith Drive
  • Meredith Hills
  • Meredith Park
  • Meredith Pointe
  • Mill Pond
  • Murphy Park
  • Northview Estates
  • Oak Wood Drive
  • Olmstead Place
  • Olmsted Talley Acres
  • Patricia Park
  • Plumwood Terrace
  • Quail Ridge
  • Rolling Green
  • Sandler Drive
  • Sharon Heights
  • Sylvan Ridge
  • Tanglewood Dr
  • Telby Knolls & C.C. Glen
  • Timber Hills
  • Timberline Village
  • Townsend
  • Twana-Aurora
  • Walnut Creek
  • Walnut Hills
  • Waterford

Overview for Urbandale, IA

46,026 people live in Urbandale, where the median age is 38.7 and the average individual income is $52,757. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

46,026

Total Population

38.7 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$52,757

Average individual Income

Around Urbandale, IA

There's plenty to do around Urbandale, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

20
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
37
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Jd Carpenter Companies, Desi Bites, and Graze Craze.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 1.14 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars
Desi Bites Logo
Dining 1.39 miles 22 reviews 4.7/5 stars
Graze Craze Logo
Dining 1.39 miles 4 reviews 5/5 stars
Tsing Tsao West Logo
Dining · $ 1.4 miles 56 reviews 3.3/5 stars
Shopping 0.81 miles 3 reviews 2/5 stars
Movement & Artistic Dance Expressions Logo
Active 0.13 miles 0 reviews 0/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Urbandale, IA

Population Households Employment

Urbandale has 17,040 households, with an average household size of 2.68. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Urbandale do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 46,026 people call Urbandale home. The population density is 2,043 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

46,026

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

38.7 years

Median Age

51 / 49%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
17,040

Total Households

2.68

Average Household Size

$52,757

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Urbandale, IA

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Mixed Schools ()
The following schools are within or nearby Urbandale. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Category
Grades
School rating
Urbandale

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