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Allen Park

#16 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Wayne County
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Detroit, MI
  • 63 reviews
A-
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B
  2. Crime & Safety
    B-
  3. Housing
    B+
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    A-
  6. Diversity
    B
  7. Jobs
    B+
  8. Weather
    C+
  9. Cost of Living
    A-
  10. Health & Fitness
    B+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A-
  12. Commute
    C+
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Allen Park is a suburb of Detroit with a population of 27,519. Allen Park is in Wayne County and is one of the best places to live in Michigan. Living in Allen Park offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Allen Park there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Allen Park and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Allen Park are above average.
About Allen Park...
Population
27,519

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$99,800
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$920
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    16%
  • Own
    84%
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Allen Park Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
B-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    100
    283
  • Murder
    0
    6
  • Rape
    30
    41
  • Robbery
    37
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    185
    500
  • Theft
    1,907
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    222
    284
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Residents

Diversity
B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$65,848
National
$55,322
Children
16%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    9%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    36%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    32%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8%
    13%
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  • Private Schools
  • Colleges
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Allen Park Reviews

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Allen Park is above average within the downriver community, but compared to other places I have lived in the country it leaves me wanting. The schools are recently updated, but are offering a slightly above average level of education as demonstrated in their state test scoring. The infrastructure of the city is crumbling, although attempts are being made to improve the superficial aspects of the city.
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Allen Park, overall, is a nice place to live. I mostly appreciate the safety and the central location: it is very easy to get to many major highways, downtown Detroit, the airport, etc. Most people are friendly and take care of their homes. It is definitely lacking in businesses and attractions. Most restaurants are very average quality. There is not much to see or do. We go downtown or to Ferndale, Royal Oak, Ann Arbor, etc. when we want to enjoy a night out.
Allen Park is a quiet gem within the Downriver Area. It's residents are friendly and welcoming and it's a safe place to live. When you're in Allen Park, you're minutes from everything from trendy shops, bars and restaurants downtown to the shopping mecca of "The Hill" on the north end of the city. Allen Park's schools have always had a reputation for excellence and as mentioned, Allen Park is safe...we like it that way and our men an women in blue keep it that way. Don't believe it? Just enter the city via the Southfield Fwy over 55 MPH and find out for yourself. A great time to check out the city is during the yearly festival Downtown.