Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
18%
Urbandale
Urbandale, IA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$924
Population
45,168
Renter Mix
22% Rent
An affordable small town perfect for the whole family
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Public Transit
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Urbandale is the ideal location for those in search of welcoming neighbors, quiet streets, and family-friendly attractions. Located just a few miles northwest of Des Moines, Iowa, Urbandale offers small town charm with access to big city amenities.
Residents of all ages enjoy visiting Living History Farms where a historic village comes to life with exhibits regarding Iowa’s farming history. Urbandale’s farming history is a staple to the community, so be sure to check out the Machine Shed, a farm-style restaurant with classic American cuisine and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Community parks reside around town, as well as the Urbandale Golf & Country Club. A variety of restaurants, bars, and shops can be found along Douglas Avenue, and there are nearby conveniences such as Target, Home Depot, CVS, and Starbucks. Affordable apartments are available for rent in this tranquil and charming small town.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$100,011
Average: $125,932
Education
17,896
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
25,141
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Urbandale has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
22%
Non-Renters
78%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Urbandale, IA is $742 for a studio, $920 for one bedroom, $1,040 for two bedrooms, and $1,501 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Urbandale has decreased by -0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$920/month
675 Sq Ft
House
$2,088/month
1,423 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,160/month
926 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,736/month
1,374 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Urbandale, IA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
682 Students
Public
Grades K-5
625 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
510 Students
Rolling Green Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
272 Students
Public
Grades K-5
277 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
894 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,347 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Living History Farms
- Westchester Park
- Ashby Park
- American Legion Park
- Drake Municipal Observatory
Military Bases
Airports
- Des Moines International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.