At a Glance
Median Income
$85,185
$29,191 per capita
Home Value
$241,700
Zillow: $365,697
Median Rent
$1,028/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
42/100K
1,719/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.5%
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Allenton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Allenton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Allenton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Allenton residents earn a median household income of $85,185 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,191. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,910 business establishments, including 294 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Allenton is $241,700 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $365,697. Median rent is $1,028/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Allenton reports 42 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,719/100K.
Education
34.5% of adults in Allenton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% above the national average).
80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Allenton has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population940
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density603/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$85,185
Per Capita$29,191
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$9,202M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,121
Housing
A+
Home Value$241,700
Rent$1,028
Ownership68.1%
Zillow$365,697
Housing Units332
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent42/100K
Property1,719/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,784/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation948 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.5%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute19 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Allenton was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is General Mitchell International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 294 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.