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Allen Park, MI


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Allen Park, Michigan

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.

The People and Families of Allen Park

In Allen Park, about 58% of adults are married.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Allen Park nicely.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

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.

Allen Park Housing

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.

Commuting

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.

Of Note

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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