At a Glance
Median Income
$53,125
$26,393 per capita
Home Value
$111,600
Zillow: $142,317
Median Rent
$638/mo
29.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.8%
83.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
20.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
18.2% smoking rate
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?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Allen residents earn a median household income of $53,125 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,393. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 147 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Allen is $111,600 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,317. Median rent is $638/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
16.8% of adults in Allen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Allen has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population447
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density1,208/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born7.8%
Veterans11.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,125
Per Capita$26,393
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty20.2%
County GDP$480M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
A+
Home Value$111,600
Rent$638
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$142,317
Housing Units187
Rent Burden29.0%
Health
Obesity44.2%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death5,812/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain28.8 in/yr
Elevation1,524 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.8%
High School+83.2%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute27 min
Broadband78.4%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Allen was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.