At a Glance
Median Income
$33,036
$17,980 per capita
Median Rent
$944/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
163/100K
976/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
23.6%
2.9% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Allen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Allen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Allen a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Allen residents earn a median household income of $33,036 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,980. The unemployment rate stands at 23.6% (556% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,160 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Allen reports 163 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 976/100K.
Education
14.1% of adults in Allen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Allen has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population157
Median Age22.8 yrs
Density872/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$33,036
Per Capita$17,980
Unemployment23.6%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$1,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$912
Housing
B
Home Value
Rent$944
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$118,692
Housing Units113
Rent Burden29.0%
Crime
F
Violent163/100K
Property976/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Premature Death19,361/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation641 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute21 min
Broadband74.0%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Allen was founded in 1913.
The median home in Allen was built in 1965.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (81 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
29.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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