About the neighborhood

Urbandale features a calm atmosphere with low traffic noise, offering a peaceful environment. The community boasts convenient access to several grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, and cafes within short reach. Local options include both public and private elementary and secondary schools, ensuring educational diversity nearby. Traveling by car is efficient with easy parking and quick highway access, while the city supports biking as a practical transportation choice. Housing primarily consists of single detached homes and some large apartment buildings, many built around the late 1980s, with spacious three- or four-bedroom layouts available. Limited but accessible park spaces provide outdoor relaxation opportunities.

Characteristics

Transportation

Urbandale is very car friendly. It is a rather short car ride to the nearest highway, such as I-35, from any location in this city, and it is very convenient to find a parking spot. However, traveling by transit can be very hard in Urbandale due to the low service level. Nonetheless, there are a few bus lines, and bus stops are typically a short distance away. Cycling is easy in Urbandale. In contrast, there are relatively few pedestrians out on the streets of Urbandale, even though many daily needs can be carried out without a car.

Services

Primary schools are easy to access without a car from most houses for sale in this part of the Greater Des Moines metropolitan area. On the other hand, high schools are not very numerous and therefore not always within a short distance. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools. Regarding eating, it is easy to get to the nearest grocery store without needing a car in this part of the Greater Des Moines metropolitan area. Moreover, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a good number of choices, and a limited variety of coffee shops is available as well.

Character

The character of Urbandale is exemplified by its calm ambience. Most areas in Urbandale are very quiet, as the streets are usually very tranquil. It is sometimes challenging to access parks within the city since they are sparse. Despite that, there are over 150 parks close by for residents to visit.

Car friendly8.8

Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly4.8

Some pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is occasionally practical

Transit friendly0.6

Infrequent or no transit options nearby

Restaurants5.6

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries5.8

Variety of groceries within a short drive