Flower Mound, TX vs Urbandale, IA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Flower Mound
73.1
#785 nationally
Urbandale
80.3
#85 nationally
Flower Mound leads in crime level (1.6 vs 2.4). Urbandale leads in average commute (19 min vs 26.7 min). Flower Mound leads in median household income ($154,471 vs $111,888).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Flower Mound, TX | Urbandale, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#785) | 80.3 (#85) |
| Population | 79,445 | 46,729 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $610,100 | $354,918 |
| Median Household Income | $154,471 | $111,888 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 19 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.2 | D+10.9 |
C
73.1 Score
Flower Mound, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$610,100
Population
79,445
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
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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