Allendale, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Barry County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
25,741 Population 1,108/sq mi density
$68,449 Median Income $25,657 per capita
$287,600 Home Value $402,194 Zillow
$1,081 Median Rent 36.4% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$68,449 median income, 8.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$287,600 home value, $1,081/mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Allendale, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,449
9% below
$25,657 per capita
Home Value
$287,600
2% above
Zillow: $402,194
Median Rent
$1,081/mo
7% below
36.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
42.9%
27% above
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.0%
122% above
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°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
91%
Home Value
102%
Rent
93%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
127%
Unemployment
222%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Allendale a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Allendale residents earn a median household income of $68,449 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,657. The unemployment rate stands at 8.0% (122% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,064 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Allendale is $287,600 , 2% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $402,194. Median rent is $1,081/month, with 36.4% 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 2001.

Education

42.9% of adults in Allendale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% above the national average). 97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Allendale has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population25,741
Median Age21.4 yrs
Density1,108/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans2.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$68,449
Per Capita$25,657
Unemployment8.0%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$2,346M
Avg Weekly Wage$966

Housing

A
Home Value$287,600
Rent$1,081
Ownership51.0%
Zillow$402,194
Housing Units7,789
Rent Burden36.4%

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,873/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain34.8 in/yr
Elevation655 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+42.9%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+10.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute21 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Allendale was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Gerald R Ford International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.