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Urbandale, Iowa, in Polk county, is 5 miles W of Des Moines, Iowa (center to center) and 118 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is considered part of the Des Moines metropolitan area. Urbandale has a population of 29,072.
In Urbandale, about 65% of adults are married. Urbandale is considered a city for married couples and families.
In 2000, Urbandale had a median family income of $70,548. Urbandale is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Urbandale finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. To its credit, the people in the city value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of Urbandale is the share of people in it who work at home. You could say that the city is a good place if you're looking to marry or date a rich person, with its relatively large population of well-paid single people.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Urbandale ($18,195). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 78% of housing units in Urbandale are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction. People in Urbandale pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.
In Urbandale, 94% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in the city than in most places of its size.
Urbandale strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 1% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 1% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 1% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 2% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 2% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
Comparing Urbandale to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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| Racial Diversity | | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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