About Urbandale, IA
Urbandale is located within both Polk and Dallas Counties of Iowa. It is part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines metro area. The city has a population of around 38,000 people and it covers almost 21 square miles. The average household income in Urbandale is about $60,000. Money Magazine, in July of 2005, listed the city as the 53rd best places to live in the U.S. Major attractions in Urbandale include Living History Farms and the Buccaneer Arena. Students in Urbandale attend the Urbandale Community School District. On May 24, 2010, Paul Gray, bassist for the group Slipknot, was found dead in an Urbandale hotel room.
