Allen Park, MI

Census place 2601380 · pop 27,925

D50/ 100
😐 Meh
C
in MI
📍 Michigan ranks #42 of 50 states →
🏆 Own87.3% · top 6%
🚽 Jobs5.6% · bottom 6%
Taxes
1.89% property · US 0.99%6.00% sales · US 7.00%4.25% flat income · US 4.63%

Sales & income are statewide.

The breakdown — worst first

Unemployment rateCounty-level5.6%6

U.S. median 3.6% · worse than most cities

5.6% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Air quality (AQI)County-level55 AQI9

U.S. median 42 AQI · worse than most cities

55 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Property-tax burden1.89%12

U.S. median 0.99% · worse than most cities

1.89% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Natural disaster riskCounty-level97/10024

U.S. median 77/100 · worse than most cities

97/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level8 days27

U.S. median 1 days · worse than most cities

8 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Property crime rate1754/100k35

U.S. median 964/100k · worse than most cities

1754 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Poor mental health17.6%43

U.S. median 17.4% · worse than most cities

17.6% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Violent crime rate239/100k43

U.S. median 152/100k · worse than most cities

239 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.

Broadband access91.1%46

U.S. median 90.0% · worse than most cities

91.1% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Population growth (5yr)+2.6%48

U.S. median +2.4% · worse than most cities

+2.6% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Commute time24 min50

U.S. median 24 min · better than most cities

24 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.

Bachelor's degree or higher31.0%52

U.S. median 24.3% · better than most cities

31.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Adult smoking12.7%55

U.S. median 14.6% · better than most cities

12.7% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Median household income$81,65558

U.S. median $67,857 · better than most cities

$81,655 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Physical inactivity21.8%68

U.S. median 26.5% · better than most cities

21.8% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Adult obesity30.8%73

U.S. median 36.5% · better than most cities

30.8% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Poverty rate6.9%76

U.S. median 12.1% · better than most cities

6.9% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Housing cost$183,70076

U.S. median $214,900 · better than most cities

$183,700 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Income inequality0.4077

U.S. median 0.43 · better than most cities

Gini 0.40 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Uninsured adults6.2%83

U.S. median 9.3% · better than most cities

6.2% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Rent$1,195/mo89

U.S. median $1,756/mo · better than most cities

$1,195/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).

Homeownership87.3%94

U.S. median 67.2% · better than most cities

87.3% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Frequently asked

Is Allen Park, MI a good place to live?
By the numbers, Allen Park scores 50/100 — a D (Meh) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 22 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is homeownership and its weakest is unemployment rate. Michigan overall ranks #42 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
How safe is Allen Park, MI?
Allen Park reports 239 violent crimes per 100k and 1754 property crimes per 100k — worse than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Allen Park, MI expensive to live in?
Allen Park has a median home value of $183,700 and typical rent around $1,195/mo — more affordable than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Allen Park, MI?
Its weakest measured area is unemployment rate (5.6%) — 6/100, worse than most U.S. cities. (A county-level figure.)
What is Allen Park, MI best at?
Its strongest measured area is homeownership (87.3%) — 94/100, better than most U.S. cities.

Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.