87th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Allen Park, MI
A typical home in Allen Park costs about $1,360 a month, 20.0% of the median household income of $81,655. That makes Allen Park the 17th most affordable of 42 places in Wayne County and 87th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $1,246
- Median home value
- $183,700
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,473
- Of income on housing
- 20.0%
Allen Park against Wayne County and the metro
| Census median | Allen Park | Wayne County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,246 | $1,132 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $183,700 | $178,500 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,473 | $1,556 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $81,655 | $60,539 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 20.0% | 26.6% | 22.9% |
Ranked 17th most affordable of 42 in Wayne County. See all 42.
Cost of living near Allen Park
The towns around Allen Park, each with its own page.
- Dearborn Rent $1,327 · Home $218,800 180th most affordable in the metro
- Taylor Rent $1,101 · Home $152,600 152nd most affordable in the metro
- Dearborn Heights Rent $1,331 · Home $185,100 183rd most affordable in the metro
- Lincoln Park Rent $1,023 · Home $131,000 141st most affordable in the metro
- Southgate Rent $1,120 · Home $173,600 155th most affordable in the metro
- Melvindale Rent $1,110 · Home $125,800 194th most affordable in the metro
- Ecorse Rent $840 · Home $65,400 188th most affordable in the metro
- Wyandotte Rent $972 · Home $166,900 74th most affordable in the metro
Living in Allen Park
- Homes for sale in Allen Park Listings and off-market deals
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- Allen Park crime rate From Allen Park's own police reports
- Cost of living in Wayne County Every town in the county, ranked
- Most affordable cities in Metro Detroit All six counties, ranked
- Allen Park city guide Pros, homes and city services
Allen Park cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Allen Park, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Allen Park takes 20.0% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 87th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Allen Park?
The median gross rent is $1,246 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 3% above the metro.
How much does a house cost in Allen Park?
Owners put the median home value at $183,700, 26% below the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,473 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Allen Park?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Allen Park home at $1,360 a month calls for about $54,000 a year. The median household here earns $81,655.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Allen Park. They are medians, half above and half below, and today's listings and rents can differ.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.