Jobs & Economy in Urbandale
Urbandale's economy runs on substantial, real employer presence connected to the broader Des Moines-metro insurance and healthcare sectors.
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Learn moreReal, substantial employer presence
Principal Financial Group and MercyOne both carry real, direct employer presence connected to Urbandale, within the Des Moines metro's substantial insurance and healthcare sectors.
Close, honest access to neighboring employers
DuPont Pioneer, a real, substantial employer (~2,495 employees) frequently associated with this part of the metro, is genuinely headquartered in neighboring Johnston -- this record discloses that honestly rather than crediting Urbandale with an employer actually based next door.
A genuinely affluent household economy
Urbandale's median household income (~$113,086) reflects a genuinely affluent local economic base.
Key takeaways
- Principal Financial Group and MercyOne anchor real, direct Urbandale-area employment.
- DuPont Pioneer is a real, close employer, but headquartered in neighboring Johnston.
- Urbandale's genuinely affluent household income reflects its established economic base.
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