At a Glance
Median Income
$42,708
$22,575 per capita
Home Value
$82,200
Zillow: $176,293
Median Rent
$919/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
215/100K
968/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
88.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
26.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°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+
2.7 / 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 $42,708 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,575. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,188 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Allen is $82,200 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,293. Median rent is $919/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Safety & Crime
Allen reports 215 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 968/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.1% of adults in Allen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Allen has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population966
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density1,028/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,708
Per Capita$22,575
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty26.6%
County GDP$2,828M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,107
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,200
Rent$919
Ownership67.9%
Zillow$176,293
Housing Units430
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent215/100K
Property968/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault108/100K
Burglary645/100K
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death13,577/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation868 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+88.6%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute17 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Allen was founded in 1883.
The median home in Allen was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Ada Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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