Urbandale, IA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Urbandale, Iowa Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
43,879
Unemployment
3.9%
Poverty
5.4%
Median Home
$242,500
Median Income
$95,961
Median Rent
$944
Urbandale SnackAbility
9Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
7
Safety
8
Amenities
8.5
Education
9
Commute
9
Urbandale, IA Crime Report
505Total Crimes
1,123.2Total Crimes / 100k People
-52.12%
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Urbandale / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 505 | 1,123.2 | 2,001.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 47 | 104.5 | 303.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 2.2 | 3.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 5 | 11.1 | 29.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 33 | 73.4 | 229.4 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 458 | 1,018.7 | 1,698.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 63 | 140.1 | 371.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 336 | 747.3 | 1,130.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 59 | 131.2 | 197.1 | 246.0 |
Urbandale, IA Cost Of Living
99Urbandale's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Urbandale | Iowa | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 93 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 92 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 102 | 74 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 99 | 100 | |
Urbandale, IA Photos
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Rankings for Urbandale in Iowa
Map Of Urbandale, IA
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Population over time in Urbandale
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 43,879 | 2.3% |
| 2019 | 42,881 | 1.6% |
| 2018 | 42,222 | 1.5% |
| 2017 | 41,578 | -1.2% |
| 2016 | 42,099 | 2.3% |
| 2015 | 41,157 | 2.2% |
| 2014 | 40,277 | 2.2% |
| 2013 | 39,426 | 2.3% |
| 2012 | 38,542 | 2.8% |
| 2011 | 37,503 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Urbandale
| Race | Urbandale | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.2% | 85.0% | 60.1% |
| African American | 4.0% | 3.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4.9% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.4% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 5.2% | 6.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Urbandale
| Gender | Urbandale | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Urbandale for adults over 25
| Education | Urbandale | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 34.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Urbandale, Iowa
| Income | Urbandale | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.5% | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.9% | 8.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.0% | 9.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.6% | 13.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.9% | 19.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.4% | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.4% | 15.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.3% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 13.6% | 5.0% | 8.3% |
