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About
Life in Allen Park
Allen Park works best if you're looking for a stable Detroit-area suburb with decent schools and a strong employment base tied to Ford and automotive manufacturing. The median home price hovers around $183,700 with median rents at $1,246, which is reasonable for the region, though median household income at $80,000 means you'll want to budget carefully. Your commute to downtown Detroit or other job centers will average about 24 minutes, and you'll need a car—the city sits between I-75 and I-94, making regional access straightforward but also making the area car-dependent.
Allen Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Foreign-Born
6.1%
Broadband Internet
91.1%
of households
Population Growth
-4.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Allen Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Allen Park, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (25.0%), and 7.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.9%
of residents
65 and Older
18.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.9%
of households
Married Couples
46.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.36
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 10% above MI average
Rent, home values, and income in Allen Park
In Allen Park, rent runs 10% above the MI average, and home values are 21% below the MI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
27.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
9.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,476
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
87.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1955
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $206,420 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.8 pts below MI average
Unemployment in Allen Park and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Allen Park is 1.8 percentage points lower than the MI average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Allen Park Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area
Commute23.8 min avg
How Allen Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Allen Park, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 68% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 45% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Allen Park runs 45% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
182.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,552.4
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Allen Park Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Wayne County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Wayne County, which includes Allen Park, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15,000 |
| 2024 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $19.3M |
| 2022 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $130,000 |
| 2021 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $139.6M |
| 2020 | 27 | Lakeshore Flood | $950,000 |
| 2019 | 24 | Lakeshore Flood | $67.8M |
| 2018 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9.2M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Wayne County, county-wide
Allen Park is about 2% of Wayne County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality54 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Wayne County, which includes Allen Park, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
54
Good Days
132
per year
Moderate Days
222
per year
Unhealthy Days
3
per year
Wayne County, county-wide
Allen Park is about 2% of Wayne County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 20°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Allen Park has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 20°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/60°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/20°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
37.4"
Annual Snowfall
53.5"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
136
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
142
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 18°F | 2.51" |
| Feb | 35°F | 19°F | 2.27" |
| Mar | 45°F | 26°F | 2.29" |
| Apr | 58°F | 37°F | 3.26" |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 3.60" |
| Jun | 79°F | 58°F | 3.28" |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 3.54" |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.23" |
| Sep | 75°F | 53°F | 3.01" |
| Oct | 62°F | 42°F | 2.87" |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 2.74" |
| Dec | 37°F | 24°F | 2.45" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Allen Park
Uninsured
2.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Allen Park's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Beaumont Hospital - Dearborn
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.2 mi away · Dearborn
Metropolitan Behavioral Health
Psychiatric · 2.6 mi away · Dearborn
Beaumont Hospital - Taylor
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.5 mi away · Taylor
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Allen Park
Allen Park's student/teacher ratio is 19.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 31.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
4
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Allen Park (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 15,587 students · in-state tuition $15,862 · 61% graduate · median earnings $59,525 (10 yrs after entry)
Wayne County Community College District
9.3 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 7,423 students · in-state tuition $3,112 · 20% graduate · median earnings $34,732 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Michigan-Dearborn
4.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 5,952 students · in-state tuition $16,240 · 61% graduate · median earnings $66,897 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,438 students · in-state tuition $33,604 · 69% graduate · median earnings $74,106 (10 yrs after entry)
Lawrence Technological University
15 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,668 students · in-state tuition $45,840 · 64% graduate · median earnings $78,800 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,632 students · in-state tuition $29,580 · 59% graduate · median earnings $60,349 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: River Raisin National Battlefield Park, 25 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Allen Park
Allen Park has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being River Raisin National Battlefield Park (25 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
25 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
47 mi awayPublic Libraries in Allen Park
Allen Park Public Library
8100 Allen Road, Allen Park
Cities Near Allen Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Allen Park FAQ
Is Allen Park, Michigan affordable?⌄
Allen Park's median rent is $1,246/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $81,655/year. Median home value is $183,700.
Is Allen Park, Michigan safe?⌄
Allen Park's violent crime rate was 183 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1552 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Allen Park, Michigan?⌄
Allen Park has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Allen Park, Michigan?⌄
The cost of living in Allen Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,246/month and median household income is $81,655/year. The median home value is $183,700. About 27% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Allen Park, Michigan?⌄
The average commute in Allen Park is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from