At a Glance
Median Income
$61,667
$28,469 per capita
Home Value
$121,400
Zillow: $196,565
Violent Crime
74/100K
1,550/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
70.6% high school+
Unemployment
14.7%
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 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+
2.7 / 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 $61,667 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,469. The unemployment rate stands at 14.7% (308% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 880 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Allen is $121,400 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,565. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Allen reports 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,550/100K.
Education
17.6% of adults in Allen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
70.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Allen has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population212
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density1,247/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$61,667
Per Capita$28,469
Unemployment14.7%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$2,202M
Avg Weekly Wage$991
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,400
Rent
Ownership91.1%
Zillow$196,565
Housing Units93
Rent Burden19.2%
Crime
F
Violent74/100K
Property1,550/100K
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,807/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,079 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+70.6%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute21 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Allen was founded in 1827.
The median home in Allen was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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