Living in Allen, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Allen · Census data 2020–2024
Allen has 5,500 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $102,865 (32% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $330,300, the median rent is $1,626/month.
Allen at a glance
- Population
- 5,500
- Median age
- 42.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $102,865State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $330,300State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,626/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 80.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Allen a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 32% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Home values 30% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Allen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Allen the median home value is $330,300, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,626 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,996 a month in housing costs.
Allen median household income
The median household income in Allen is $102,865 and the income per person is $52,117. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Allen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,325
- Owner-occupied
- 80.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.1%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.56
Allen demographics
- Population
- 5,500
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 22.5%
- Households
- 2,151
- Foreign-born
- 7%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Allen ›
Education in Allen
31% of adults 25 and older in Allen have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 14.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Allen
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Drive alone
- 87.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Allen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen | 5,500 | $102,865 | $330,300 | $1,626 |
| Northampton | 10,400 | $90,762 | $235,200 | $1,174 |
| Cementon | 1,454 | $70,795 | $276,300 | $1,181 |
| Coplay | 3,466 | $61,906 | $215,800 | $1,234 |
| Egypt | 3,053 | $113,221 | $343,200 | — |
| Laurys Station | 744 | $167,961 | $431,100 | — |
| Stiles | 1,441 | $98,125 | $235,400 | $1,382 |
| North Catasauqua | 3,014 | $77,396 | $254,800 | $924 |
| East Allen | 5,195 | $98,191 | $325,600 | $1,369 |
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What is the median household income in Allen, PA?
The median household income in Allen is $102,865, 32% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Allen?
The median home value in Allen is $330,300, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Allen?
The median gross rent in Allen is $1,626 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Allen, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 32% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: home values 30% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Allen?
The median age in Allen is 42.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Allen?
The average commute to work in Allen is 27 minutes; 8.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Allen?
The unemployment rate in Allen is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Allen?
31% of adults in Allen 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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