At a Glance
Median Income
$80,045
$42,213 per capita
Home Value
$174,500
Zillow: $211,748
Median Rent
$1,181/mo
26.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
239/100K
1,754/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
12.8% smoking rate
How Allen Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Allen Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Allen Park 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 Park residents earn a median household income of $80,045 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,213. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,727 business establishments, including 3,598 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Allen Park is $174,500 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,748. Median rent is $1,181/month, with 26.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Allen Park reports 239 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,754/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
29.9% of adults in Allen Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Allen Park has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population28,128
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density4,018/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$80,045
Per Capita$42,213
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
Housing
A+
Home Value$174,500
Rent$1,181
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$211,748
Housing Units12,434
Rent Burden26.4%
Crime
F
Violent239/100K
Property1,754/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault184/100K
Burglary81/100K
Health
Obesity30.7%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death12,684/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation595 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries57
Did You Know?
Allen Park was founded in 1927.
The median home in Allen Park was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.