DC Express
70/100USDOT 2378096
DC Express is listed in the FMCSA Company Census as an active Iowa household goods carrier based in Urbandale, IA. USDOT 2378096; the public record reports 3 truck…
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Moving to Urbandale, Iowa
Moving to Urbandale may involve apartments, condominiums, townhomes, established neighborhoods, newer subdivisions, or homes near regional employment corridors. Confirm parking, loading access, stairs, elevators, property rules, truck restrictions, road construction, weather, and peak-hour traffic before moving day.
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Urbandale, IA
Population48,570
Median age39.2
Median household income$112,795
Average commute18.9 min
Moving companies
Movers serving Urbandale, IA
Sabic Transport
70/100USDOT 1833434
Sabic Transport is listed in the FMCSA Company Census as an active Iowa household goods carrier based in Urbandale, IA. USDOT 1833434; the public record reports 1 truck…
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70/100USDOT 3253628
You First Moving is listed in the FMCSA Company Census as an active Iowa household goods carrier based in Urbandale, IA. USDOT 3253628; the public record reports 5…
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Siddall Moving and Storage is listed in the FMCSA Company Census as an active Iowa household goods carrier based in Urbandale, IA. USDOT 218032; the public record reports…
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Urbandale moving costs
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What to know about moving to Urbandale
Urbandale is a U.S. Census place in Dallas County, Polk County, Iowa, with housing, schools, public services, parks, healthcare, retail, employment access, and regional transportation connections.
Travel times in and around Urbandale vary by address, road access, construction, school schedules, commuter traffic, events, and weather.
Transportation
Review Iowa DOT Public Transit and the official Urbandale website for current transportation options, accessibility information, service areas, schedules, and alerts.
Moving-day conditions
Weather considerations in Urbandale
Urbandale moves can be affected by thunderstorms, heavy rain, summer heat, winter weather, flooding, wind, and rapidly changing road conditions.
Urbandale has a four-season climate. Moving plans should account for summer heat, thunderstorms, heavy rain, winter weather, strong winds, flooding, and weather-related road disruptions.
Moving checklist
Tips for moving to Urbandale
- Confirm parking, loading access, stairs, elevators, property rules, and truck restrictions.
- Compare written estimates using the same inventory, dates, services, access details, and valuation terms.
- Arrange utilities and address-specific municipal services before move-in.
- Monitor official weather, traffic, transit, and emergency information before loading.
- Protect floors and entryways from rain, mud, snow, ice, and road salt when applicable.
- Keep identification, medications, chargers, documents, valuables, and first-night essentials with you.
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Sources & resources
Official resources for Urbandale
Official Urbandale Government ↗
Official municipal government, services, departments, permits, public works, and resident information.
U.S. Census Bureau Place-by-County Relationship File ↗
Official Census geography source used to verify county relationship: Dallas County, Polk County.
Iowa DOT Public Transit ↗
Official state public-transportation information and provider resources.
Iowa DOT Aviation ↗
Official state aviation and airport information.
Iowa Utilities Commission ↗
Official state utility regulation and consumer information.
Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management ↗
Official emergency-management, preparedness, hazard, and alert information.
National Weather Service ↗
Official forecasts, watches, warnings, winter weather, flooding, wind, and severe-weather information.
Iowa DOT Motor Vehicle Division ↗
Official driver-license, identification, title, registration, and vehicle information.
U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 Place Estimates ↗
Official July 1, 2025 incorporated-place population estimate used for ordering and eligibility.
U.S. Census Bureau 2025 Places Gazetteer ↗
Official place FIPS, coordinates, land area, and density input.
U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2024 5-year Table-Based Summary File ↗
Official ACS tables B01002, B19013, B08013, and B08303 used for median age, median household income, and mean commute time.
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