Urbandale, Iowa · ZIP 50323

Urbandale — ZIP 50323

Urbandale (50323) scores 84/100 — Good for Urbandale. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $459K.

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share18%

Property crime share82%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index71/100

Avg math proficiency91%

Avg reading proficiency83%

Schools nearby3

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index29/100

Typical home value$459K

Median rent$1,723/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$459K

Median Rent

$1,723/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 6 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,374

Violent Crime

271

Property Crime

2,103

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Polk County, Iowa (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Webster Elementary School	PK–05	519	92%	87%
Walnut Hills Elementary School	KG–05	708	91%	86%
Radiant Elementary School	KG–05	273	90%	77%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

17,065

Median Income

$176K

Homeownership

87%

Median Age

37.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 50323 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 50323 has a school score of 71/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 50323 is approximately $459K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 50323 in Urbandale has an overall NeighborScore of 84/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.