Grapevine, TX vs Urbandale, IA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Grapevine
70.5
#1095 nationally
Urbandale
80.3
#85 nationally
Urbandale leads in crime level (2.4 vs 4.9). Urbandale leads in average commute (19 min vs 22.5 min). Urbandale leads in cost of living index (106 vs 123).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Grapevine, TX | Urbandale, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1095) | 80.3 (#85) |
| Population | 50,928 | 46,729 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $554,188 | $354,918 |
| Median Household Income | $107,165 | $111,888 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 19 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+10.9 |
C-
70.5 Score
Grapevine, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$554,188
Population
50,928
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Southwest
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B-
80.3 Score
Urbandale, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$354,918
Population
46,729
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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