Allyn, WA

Washington · Metropolitan Area

Allyn is a small town in Washington with a population of 2,656. Residents earn $107,823 per year, which is 43% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
2,656 Population 1,660/sq mi density
$107,823 Median Income $50,131 per capita
$527,200 Home Value $530,864 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$107,823 median income, 4.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$527,200 home value
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $107,823
43% higher than US avg
Home Value $527,200
87% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.2%
4% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.7%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 4.0%
11% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.2%
82% lower than US avg

How Allyn Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,656
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density1,660/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans26.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$107,823
Per Capita$50,131
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$18,349M
Commute40 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$527,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$530,864

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.3%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI28 (Good)
Rain42.0 in/yr
Elevation194 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.2%
High School+99.0%
School Score5.36

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
Commute40 min
Broadband98.7%
Libraries9

Is Allyn a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Allyn receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Allyn stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Allyn is $107,823, which is significantly higher than the national average — 43% above $75,149. This places Allyn among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Allyn is $527,200, making it a premium housing market at 87% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

32.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 99.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Allyn experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Allyn has a population of 2,656 with a density of 1,660 people per square mile. The median age is 56.5 years, 45% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.6%), with 6.7% Hispanic.

Population

2,656
Total Population
1,660
People / sq mi
56.5yrs
Median Age
45% above US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Allyn vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.1%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.9%
86% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Allyn vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Allyn is $107,823, which is 43% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes.

Income: Allyn vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$107,823
43% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,131
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
IRS Avg AGI$99,803

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.0%
11% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.2%
82% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,739
County GDP$18,349M

Business (County)

Restaurants580
Healthcare720
Retail705
Manufacturing158

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,028
101% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.33%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time39.7 min
Drive Alone81.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Allyn is $527,200, 87% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $530,864.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$527,200
87% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$530,864
Median List Price$499,999

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$499,999
$/Sq Ft$283
Homes Sold6
Sale-to-List Ratio98.5%
Price Drops22.7%
Inventory22

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,082
1 Bedroom$1,180
2 Bedrooms$1,472
3 Bedrooms$2,003
4 Bedrooms$2,351

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied99.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,028
101% above US avg
Effective Rate1.33%
In Allyn, 33.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.3% report depression. 16.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Allyn vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.7%
5% above US avg
Diabetes8.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure27.8%
Asthma11.3%
COPD4.9%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.0%
Physical Inactivity16.9%
Depression27.3%
Mental Distress18.6%
Physical Distress12.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.1%
Checkup Rate68.0%
Premature Death6,099/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access82.8%
Healthcare Facilities720

Crime Rates: Allyn vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Safety Score

Allyn has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average51.9°F
4% below US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.0 inches
11% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median28.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density1,660/sq mi
Coordinates47.3868°N, 122.8393°W
County FIPS53035
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 32.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 20.9-point margin. 98.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 37.9%
D 58.8%

Winner: Democrat by 20.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.2%
4% below US avg
High School+99.0%
School Test Score5.36
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,660/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access98.7%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities720
Restaurants580
Retail Stores705

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute39.7 min
Drive Alone81.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.3%

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