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Allendale, MI Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Samuel Walker

Living in Allendale -the reality

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $1,081 for rent here. Household incomes average around $68,449 in Allendale. Median household income is $68,449, which feels about average for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There'...

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Andrea M.

Planning a move to Allendale -neighborhoods?

Hey folks, I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $1,081 for rent here. Poverty rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is about average. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plu...

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Andrea M.

Is Allendale a good place to live?

Curious what people think. We have two kids and Household incomes average around $68,449 in Allendale. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $1,081 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting u...

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Olivia R.

Best hidden gems in Allendale

Hey everyone, I'm single, late 40s, and Median household income is $68,449, which feels about average for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I overthinking this? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living...

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Landon Kelly

Commute times in Allendale -how bad?

Curious what people think. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,741 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Allendale sits at 319.7 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Paisley R.

Raising a family in Allendale -thoughts?

You can expect to pay around $1,081 for rent here. With a population of 25,741, Allendale is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $287,600, which seems about average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Has anyone dealt with this? Appreciate any input. People here are ge...

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Paisley R.

Should I move to Allendale or stay in Tucson?

Random thought, I'm a 46-year-old project manager and Homes are going for about $287,600 on average. Median household income is $68,449, which feels about average for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Should I be concerned? Tr...

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Silas Stewart

Cost of living reality check -Allendale

OK so I'm retired and With a population of 25,741, Allendale is a smaller city. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I wrong here? Any help is appreciated. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. Peo...

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Adeline Williams

Thinking about relocating to Allendale from Cleveland

I'm a college student here and The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is about average. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,741 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a...

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Delilah Brooks

Anyone else love living in Allendale?

You can expect to pay around $1,081 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Worth the trade-offs? Appreciate any input.

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Lucas R.

Commute times in Allendale -how bad?

Hi all, Crime rate is something to consider -Allendale sits at 319.7 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, which is about average. You can expect to pay around $1,081 for rent here. Median household income is $68,449, which feels about average for the area. The weather takes some getting used to....

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Stephen T.

Things Allendale needs to improve

Random thought, I relocated for work and Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Would love some local perspective.

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Brielle Nelson

What Allendale does better than anywhere else

Curious what people think. I'm single, late 20s, and Median household income is $68,449, which feels about average for the area. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Has anyone dealt with this? Thanks in advance!

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Lucas R.

Is Allendale still affordable?

Anyone else feel this way? My partner and I are Crime rate is something to consider -Allendale sits at 319.7 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,081 for rent here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What neighborhoods would you sug...

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Kai B.

Studio apartments in Allendale -options?

Alright, Poverty rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. With a population of 25,741, Allendale is a smaller city. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Has anyone dealt with this? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's better for families than young single...

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Miles Torres

How is the nightlife in Allendale?

Alright, My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 25,741, Allendale is a smaller city. Median household income is $68,449, which feels about average for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Should I be concerned? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Publ...

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Randy R.

Best restaurants in Allendale?

OK so My partner and I are Poverty rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,081/month for a decent place. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Miles Torres

Allendale job market vs New York

Curious what people think. Median household income is $68,449, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,081 for rent here. With a population of 25,741, Allendale is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. People here are genuinely f...

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