Is Urbandale, IA 50322 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Urbandale housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 23% of homes in Urbandale, IA 50322 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 18 days and there were 2.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 141 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 26%, homes sold more slowly (15 days then) and the median sale price rose 3% to $294,872. Overall, Urbandale is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Polk County, homes here sell faster than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Urbandale ranks #43 of 156 IA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 62 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Sheldahl 50243 (0% sold over asking) or Alleman 50007 (0% sold over asking), while Elkhart 50073 (40% sold over asking) and Runnells 50237 (40% sold over asking) are even more competitive.