There are 18 independent living communities serving Urbandale, Iowa. This includes 4 communities in Urbandale and 14 nearby. Independent living costs in Iowa range from about $17 to $158 per day, with an average cost running approximately $63. The monthly cost averages roughly $1,879 and ranges between $511 and $4,741. Yearly, the median cost is around $22,558, which is under the national average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Urbandale, IA typically range from about $965 per month up to $2,805 per month, with an average cost of approximately $1,987 per month. That equates to a yearly cost of around $23,843.
Urbandale is a small city in Polk County, Iowa. It is part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines metro area. While the surrounding area contains 457,908 inhabitants, there are 41,731 residing in the city itself. Those who are over the age of 55 make up approximately 24% of the community.
Urbandale has an exceptional SeniorScore™ of 83. The city has a mean per capita income of $38,000 and a mean household income is $85,000 (the Iowa state average is $52,000). The current unemployment rate is around 3.07% and the median housing price is $231,000, which is higher than the state average of $153,000.
Urbandale has harsh mean temperatures, with cold winters and calm summers. The area gets low levels of rainfall annually. Urbandale has a low crime rate and moderate air quality ratings in comparison to similarly-sized cities.