Allendale, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Wabash County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
491 Population 1,584/sq mi density
$70,500 Median Income $37,405 per capita
$83,500 Home Value $148,175 Zillow
$642 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$70,500 median income, 21.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,500 home value, $642/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Allendale, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,500
6% below
$37,405 per capita
Home Value
$83,500
70% below
Zillow: $148,175
Median Rent
$642/mo
45% below
24.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
61% below
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
21.5%
497% above
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Allendale Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Allendale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
94%
Home Value
30%
Rent
55%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
597%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Allendale 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

Allendale residents earn a median household income of $70,500 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,405. The unemployment rate stands at 21.5% (497% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 276 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Allendale is $83,500 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $148,175. Median rent is $642/month, with 24.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Education

13.0% of adults in Allendale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Allendale has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population491
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density1,584/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$70,500
Per Capita$37,405
Unemployment21.5%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$451M
Avg Weekly Wage$974

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,500
Rent$642
Ownership94.5%
Zillow$148,175
Housing Units187
Rent Burden24.2%

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,398/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain48.7 in/yr
Elevation479 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute28 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Allendale was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.