Living in Allen Park, Michigan
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Allen Park · Census data 2020–2024
Allen Park has 27,925 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $81,655 (12% higher than the Michigan median), the median home value is $183,700, the median rent is $1,246/month.
Allen Park at a glance
- Population
- 27,925
- Median age
- 43.1State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $81,655State: $72,875
- Median home value
- $183,700State: $231,600
- Median rent
- $1,246/moState: $1,129
- Homeowners
- 87.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Allen Park a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Michigan median; home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Allen Park
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Allen Park the median home value is $183,700, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,246 per month, which is 24.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,473 a month in housing costs.
Allen Park median household income
The median household income in Allen Park is $81,655 and the income per person is $43,070. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Michigan: 13.2%).
Housing in Allen Park: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,374
- Owner-occupied
- 87.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.7%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.36
Allen Park demographics
- Population
- 27,925
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 11,791
- Foreign-born
- 6.1%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Allen Park ›
Education in Allen Park
31% of adults 25 and older in Allen Park have a bachelor's degree or higher (Michigan: 32.4%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Allen Park
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 5.7%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 81.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Allen Park vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Park | 27,925 | $81,655 | $183,700 | $1,246 |
| Lincoln Park | 39,257 | $58,616 | $131,000 | $1,023 |
| Melvindale | 12,554 | $42,185 | $125,800 | $1,110 |
| Ecorse | 9,064 | $40,241 | $65,400 | $840 |
| Dearborn | 107,423 | $65,324 | $218,800 | $1,327 |
| Taylor | 62,081 | $61,081 | $152,600 | $1,101 |
| Southgate | 29,366 | $66,118 | $173,600 | $1,120 |
| Wyandotte | 24,489 | $71,987 | $166,900 | $972 |
| River Rouge | 7,008 | $41,053 | $65,100 | $839 |
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What is the median household income in Allen Park, MI?
The median household income in Allen Park is $81,655, 12% higher than the Michigan median of $72,875 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Allen Park?
The median home value in Allen Park is $183,700, compared with $231,600 in Michigan.
How much is rent in Allen Park?
The median gross rent in Allen Park is $1,246 per month, about 24.3% of household income.
Is Allen Park, MI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Michigan median; home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
What is the median age in Allen Park?
The median age in Allen Park is 43.1 years (Michigan: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Allen Park?
The average commute to work in Allen Park is 24 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Allen Park?
The unemployment rate in Allen Park is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Allen Park?
31% of adults in Allen Park have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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