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Crime in Urbandale summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Urbandale. Key points include:
There were 341 total crimes in Urbandale in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Urbandale is 723.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Urbandale is 89.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Urbandale is 634.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Urbandale is -65.85% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Urbandale Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Urbandale / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 341 | 723.7 | 1,540.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 42 | 89.1 | 243.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 2.1 | 18.7 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 36 | 76.4 | 187.2 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 299 | 634.6 | 1,296.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 39 | 82.8 | 199.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 194 | 411.7 | 962.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 66 | 140.1 | 135.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Urbandale summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Urbandale. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Iowa. Key points include:
The cost of living in Urbandale is 107 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Urbandale is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Urbandale is $349,851.
The median income in Urbandale is $112,795.
Urbandale's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Urbandale Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Urbandale | Iowa | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 95 | 100 |
| Health | 124 | 75 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 93 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 94 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Urbandale, IA Weather
The average high in Urbandale is 59.7° and the average low is 39.3°.
There are 63.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 35.5 inches of precipitation each year with 35.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Urbandale |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 63.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 35.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 35.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Urbandale Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Urbandale
The current population in Urbandale is 46,595. The population has increased 24.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46,595 | 1.2% |
| 2023 | 46,026 | 1.0% |
| 2022 | 45,591 | 1.2% |
| 2021 | 45,037 | 2.6% |
| 2020 | 43,879 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 43,441 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 42,881 | 1.6% |
| 2017 | 42,222 | 1.5% |
| 2016 | 41,578 | -1.2% |
| 2015 | 42,099 | 2.3% |
| 2014 | 41,157 | 2.2% |
| 2013 | 40,277 | 2.2% |
| 2012 | 39,426 | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 38,542 | 2.8% |
| 2010 | 37,503 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Urbandale
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Urbandale is:
79.4% White with 36,994 White residents.
4.8% African American with 2,214 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 7 American Indian residents.
4.9% Asian with 2,283 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 202 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 1,554 Two Or More residents.
7.2% Hispanic with 3,341 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Urbandale | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.4% | 82.3% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.8% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.9% | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.2% | 7.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Urbandale
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Urbandale is 49.3% female with 22,988 female residents.
Urbandale is 50.7% male with 23,606 male residents.
| Gender | Urbandale | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.3% | 49.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 50.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Urbandale for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Urbandale completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Urbandale completed 9-12th grade.
18.0% of adults in Urbandale completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Urbandale completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Urbandale completed associate's degree.
33.0% of adults in Urbandale completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Urbandale completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Urbandale completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Urbandale completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Urbandale | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 33.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Urbandale, Iowa
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2.4% of households in Urbandale earn Less than $10,000.
0.9% of households in Urbandale earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.3% of households in Urbandale earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.2% of households in Urbandale earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.4% of households in Urbandale earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.5% of households in Urbandale earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.7% of households in Urbandale earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.6% of households in Urbandale earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.6% of households in Urbandale earn $150,000 to $199,999.
23.5% of households in Urbandale earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Urbandale | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.4% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.9% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.3% | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.2% | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.4% | 11.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.5% | 17.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.7% | 14.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.6% | 18.7% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.6% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 23.5% | 8.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
