Urbandale is a medium-sized city located in the state of Iowa. With a population of 46,648 people and ten associated neighborhoods, Urbandale is the 12th largest community in Iowa.

Urbandale real estate is some of the most expensive in Iowa, although Urbandale house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

Also of interest is that Urbandale has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.

A relatively large number of people in Urbandale telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 14.57% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Because of many things, Urbandale is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Urbandale a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Urbandale has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Urbandale’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Urbandale. 51.90% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Urbandale in 2022 was $51,170, which is wealthy relative to Iowa and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $204,680 for a family of four.

Urbandale is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Urbandale home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Urbandale residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Urbandale include German, Irish, English, Norwegian, and Dutch.

The most common language spoken in Urbandale is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Serbo-Croatian.