Des Moines metro, IA relocation guide
Moving to Urbandale, IA
$424,990Median listing price
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About Urbandale
Urbandale (pop. ~49,150 in 2026 per worldpopulationreview.com; spans Polk and Dallas counties) sits in the northwest quadrant of the metro at the intersection of I-35, I-80, and Iowa 141. It's a blend of established neighborhoods and new development with a notably green footprint — over 850 acres of parks and 33+ miles of recreational trails connecting to neighboring communities (per homesweetdesmoines.com, read September 24, 2026).
Home prices in Urbandale
The median listing price in Urbandale is $424,990.
Top places in Urbandale
- Living History Farms
- Urbandale trail system
- Urbandale Golf and Country Club.
- Walker Johnston Regional Park
- Lions Park and Giovannetti Community Shelter.
- Urbandale Public Library.
- Merle Hay Mall area
Commuting from Urbandale
- Drive to downtown Des Moines: ~15–20 minutes southeast via I-35/I-80 (approximately 8–10 miles).
- Transit: DART bus service runs between Urbandale and downtown Des Moines.
- I-35/I-80/Iowa 141 interchange gives easy access to the airport, West Des Moines, and Ankeny.
Urbandale FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Urbandale, IA?
The median listing price in Urbandale is $424,990. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Urbandale, IA?
Drive to downtown Des Moines: ~15–20 minutes southeast via I-35/I-80 (approximately 8–10 miles).
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.