Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
21%
Allen Park
Allen Park, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,029
Population
25,198
Renter Mix
16% Rent
Timeless Midwestern character defines this Downriver suburb
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Allen Park is a mostly residential community in Detroit’s Downriver suburbs. The city borders Dearborn’s southwest side, and the Ford Dearborn facility is one of the largest employers of Allen Park residents. The Downtown commercial district around the intersection of Allen Road and Southfield Road features a number of popular hangouts, including locally owned cafes, specialty shops, and a small multiplex movie theater. One of the city’s claims to fame in recent years is as the home of the Detroit Lions headquarters and training facilities.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$75,044
Average: $93,176
Education
6,240
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,848
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Allen Park has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Allen Park, MI is $1,029 for one bedroom, and $1,132 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Allen Park has increased by 2.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,029/month
611 Sq Ft
House
$1,625/month
1,045 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Allen Park, MI is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
486 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
652 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
506 Students
Rogers Early Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
462 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
875 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,152 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Heritage Park
- Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village
- Environmental Interpretive Center
- Elizabeth Park
- Goudy Park and Amphitheatre
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Detroit Metro Wayne County
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.