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Allen Park, Michigan, in Wayne county, is 3 miles E of Taylor, Michigan (center to center) and 9 miles SW of Detroit, Michigan. The city is part of the Detroit metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 29,376 people people live in Allen Park.
In Allen Park, about 58% of adults are married.
Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Allen Park nicely.
In 2000, Allen Park had a median family income of $63,350. Overall, families in Allen Park are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class. Allen Park does not have a large underclass.
In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($3,200) in Allen Park than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Allen Park, about 88% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the city were built is earlier than in most places.
In Allen Park, 97% of commuters drive to work. Allen Park is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation.
Allen Park strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Michigan):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 7% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Allen Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Michigan (State):
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| Racial Diversity | | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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