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Allen Park, MI


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Allen Park, Michigan

Introduction to Allen Park, Michigan

Allen Park, Michigan, in Wayne county, is 3 miles E of Taylor, Michigan and 9 miles SW of Detroit, Michigan. The city is part of the Detroit metropolitan statistical area. About 29,376 people live in Allen Park.

Allen Park History

Allen Park was named after landholder Lewis Allen. The city is home to the Ford Motor Company, and has the world's largest tire, Uniroyal Tire. This 80 feet tall and 12 ton heavy tire was moved to Allen Park in 1966. Allen Park was on the Money Magazine's 2008's list of "America's Best Small Cities."

Allen Park and nearby Attractions

  • Historic Fort Wayne
  • Dearborn Historical Museum
  • Detroit Waterworks
  • Eastern Market
  • Sexton And Kilfoil Drain
  • Rosedale Park

Things To Do In Allen Park

Allen Park is near a number of historical sites and museums. Visitors can take a look at the Fox Theater Building, Fair Lane, and the Historic Fort Wayne, or travel to the Lincoln Park Historical Museum and the Dearborn Historical Museum. These places are perfect for those wishing to know the historical and cultural background of the city. The Detroit Waterworks is another popuklar location in Allen Park.

Allen Park Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Detroit Metropolitan Airport.

Allen Park Higher Education

Residents of Allen Park can pursue higher education opportunities at Davenport University, Wayne State University, Marygrove College, Wayne County Community College, the University of Detroit Mercy, or the Henry Ford Community College.

High Points

Allen Park strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 7%Allen Park People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Allen Park Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 14%Allen Park Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 16%Allen Park Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 17%Allen Park Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Allen Park, MI

Comparing Allen Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Men89
Female Share of the Population86
Well-Paid Single Women89
Male Share of the Population35
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Racial Diversity18

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income79
College Educated Adults47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use27
Walking and Biking to Work25
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents72
People Living Alone64
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing32
Housing Recently Built25
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime86
Low Violent Crime85

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