How long is the commute from Urbandale, IA?
Workers who live in Urbandale, IA take an average of 18.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
71.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.5% take public transportation.
0.7% of workers walk to work.
17.9% work from home.
2.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 18.9 minutes (±0.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.5%
- Work from home
- 17.9%
- Households without a car
- 2.8%
How people in Urbandale get to work
| Means of transportation | Urbandale | Polk County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 71.0% (±2.7 points) | 72.4% | 76.0% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.8% (±2.0 points) | 8.4% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.5% (±0.5 points) | 0.5% | 0.7% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.7% (±0.3 points) | 1.4% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.2% (±1.0 points) | 1.5% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 17.9% (±2.2 points) | 15.7% | 11.3% | 15.1% |
In Urbandale, the average commute is lower than in Polk County (20.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (19.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Urbandale, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Polk County (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from Iowa (0.7%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Polk County, Urbandale ranks 14 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 694 of 918.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Urbandale
| Vehicles available | Urbandale | Polk County | Iowa | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% (±1.0 points) | 5.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.8% (±2.4 points) | 33.5% | 30.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 47.8% (±2.7 points) | 39.3% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.6% (±2.6 points) | 21.3% | 26.3% | 21.9% |
In Urbandale, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Polk County (5.8%).
It is also lower than in Iowa (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Urbandale
| Urbandale | Polk County | Iowa | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 17.9% (±2.2 points) | 15.7% (±0.6 points) | 11.3% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.5% (±0.9 points) | 96.9% (±0.3 points) | 94.7% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.3% (±1.6 points) | 91.9% (±0.6 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Urbandale, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Polk County (91.9%).
It is also higher than in Iowa (88.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Urbandale
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbandale | — | 18.9 minutes (±0.9) | — |
| Clive | 1.9 mi | 20.7 minutes (±1.9) | Not measurably different |
| Grimes | 3.1 mi | 19.6 minutes (±1.3) | Not measurably different |
| Windsor Heights | 4.1 mi | 14.4 minutes (±1.7) | Lower |
| Johnston | 4.8 mi | 19.7 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| West Des Moines | 6.0 mi | 18.3 minutes (±0.8) | Not measurably different |
| Waukee | 6.2 mi | 19.8 minutes (±1.4) | Not measurably different |
| Saylorville | 8.5 mi | 17.5 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Granger | 8.5 mi | 25.9 minutes (±3.5) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Windsor Heights, IA (14.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Granger, IA (25.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Polk County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Pleasant Hill | 22.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 9 | Ankeny | 21.1 minutes (±1.0) |
| 10 | Clive | 20.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 11 | Johnston | 19.7 minutes (±1.2) |
| 12 | Grimes | 19.6 minutes (±1.3) |
| 13 | Des Moines | 19.5 minutes (±0.5) |
| 14 | Urbandale | 18.9 minutes (±0.9) |
| 15 | West Des Moines | 18.3 minutes (±0.8) |
| 16 | Saylorville | 17.5 minutes (±1.6) |
| 17 | Windsor Heights | 14.4 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 10 of 17 places in Polk County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Urbandale
How long is the average commute in Urbandale?
Workers who live in Urbandale, IA take an average of 18.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Urbandale without a car?
2.8% of households in Urbandale have no vehicle, and 0.5% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Urbandale?
17.9% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Urbandale worked from home, and 94.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Urbandale city, Iowa
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Urbandale city, Iowa
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Urbandale city, Iowa
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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