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Allen Park Michigan Real Estate
Allen Park  Michigan Real Estate

 

Allen Park, Michigan Real Estate Buyer Agent - MLS Realtors List

Population (year 2000): 29,376. Estimated population in July 2005: 28,083 (-4.4% change)
Males: 13,995 (47.6%), Females: 15,381 (52.4%)

Wayne County

Zip code: 48101

Median resident age: 41.0 years
Median household income: $51,992 (year 2000)
Median house value: $118,700 (year 2000)

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Races in Allen Park:

  • White Non-Hispanic (92.5%)
  • Hispanic (4.7%)
  • Two or more races (1.3%)
  • Other race (1.2%)
  • American Indian (0.9%)
  • Black (0.7%)

Ancestries: German (19.6%), Polish (16.8%), Irish (15.1%), English (10.4%), Italian (10.2%), Hungarian (6.9%).

Elevation: 595 feet

Land area: 7.0 square miles

For population 25 years and over in Allen Park

  • High school or higher: 87.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.7%
  • Unemployed: 3.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 22.6 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Allen Park city

  • Never married: 21.5%
  • Now married: 58.4%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 9.8%
  • Divorced: 9.5%

4.7% Foreign born (2.0% Europe, 1.1% Asia, 1.1% North America, 0.6% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: -1,581 (-5.1%).

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Taylor, MI (4.1 miles , pop. 65,868).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Detroit, MI (11.8 miles , pop. 951,270).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (308.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Lincoln Park, MI (2.2 miles ), Melvindale, MI (2.7 miles ), Southgate, MI (3.5 miles ), Taylor, MI (4.1 miles ), Dearborn, MI (4.2 miles ), Ecorse, MI (4.3 miles ), Wyandotte, MI (4.6 miles ), River Rouge, MI (5.3 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 2 buildings, average cost: $80,500
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $85,000
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $74,300
  • 1999: 5 buildings, average cost: $111,400
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $183,200
  • 2001: 8 buildings, average cost: $111,300
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $120,000
  • 2003: 3 buildings, average cost: $152,700
  • 2004: 5 buildings, average cost: $137,000
  • 2005: 6 buildings, average cost: $98,300

Latitude: 42.25 N, Longitude: 83.21 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 734

Allen Park, Michigan business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Industries providing employment: Manufacturing (23.6%), Educational,health and social services (18.8%), Retail trade (10.5%).

Daytime population change due to commuting: +10,415 (+35.5%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 1,995 (15.0%)

Crime in Allen Park by Year

Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Murders 0 1 0 0 0 0
    per 100,000 0.0 3.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Rapes 6 8 6 2 4 9
    per 100,000 20.4 27.2 20.4 6.8 13.6 30.6
Robberies 9 10 15 11 12 18
    per 100,000 30.6 34.0 51.1 37.4 40.8 61.3
Assaults 41 41 21 24 28 32
    per 100,000 139.6 139.6 71.5 81.7 95.3 108.9
Burglaries 150 117 125 147 141 155
    per 100,000 510.6 398.3 425.5 500.4 480.0 527.6
Thefts 386 494 433 415 473 501
    per 100,000 1314.0 1681.6 1474.0 1412.7 1610.2 1705.5
Auto thefts 98 73 84 89 154 91
    per 100,000 333.6 248.5 285.9 303.0 524.2 309.8
Crime Index: (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 327.2) 160.3 167.4 149.4 146.1 176.7 182.4


Average climate in Allen Park, Michigan

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Allen Park-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Michigan state average. It is 62% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/12/1956, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 0.7 miles away from the Allen Park city center injured 22 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 7/4/1957, a category 4 tornado 19.4 miles away from the city center injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Hospitals/medical centers near Allen Park:
  • KINDRED HOSPITAL - DETROIT (about 3 miles; LINCOLN PARK, MI)
  • OAKWOOD HERITAGE HOSPITAL (about 5 miles; TAYLOR, MI)
  • OAKWOOD HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL CENTER (about 5 miles; DEARBORN, MI)
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Allen Park:
  • DETROIT METROPOLITAN WAYNE COUNTY (about 11 miles; DETROIT, MI; ID: DTW)
  • DETROIT CITY (about 18 miles; DETROIT, MI; ID: DET)
  • WILLOW RUN (about 22 miles; DETROIT, MI; ID: YIP)
Other public-use airports nearest to Allen Park:
  • GROSSE ILE MUNI (about 13 miles; DETROIT/GROSSE ILE, MI; ID: ONZ)
  • COBO HALL (about 13 miles; DETROIT, MI; ID: 84G)
  • CANTON-PLYMOUTH-METTETAL (about 18 miles; PLYMOUTH, MI; ID: 1D2)
Amtrak stations near Allen Park:
  • 5 miles: DEARBORN (16121 MICHIGAN AVE.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand.
  • 5 miles: GREENFIELD VILLAGE (DEARBORN, 20900 OAKWOOD BLVD.)
  • 13 miles: DETROIT (11 W. BALTIMORE AVE.). Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.
College/University in Allen Park:
  • DETROIT BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY (Location: 4801 ALLEN RD; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.dbts.edu; Offers Master's degree)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Allen Park:

  • DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY-EASTERN REGION-DEARBORN (about 6 miles; DEARBORN, MI; Full-time enrollment: 2,247)
  • HENRY FORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 7 miles; DEARBORN, MI; FT enrollment: 6,572)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-DEARBORN (about 7 miles; DEARBORN, MI; FT enrollment: 5,574)
  • WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 13 miles; DETROIT, MI; FT enrollment: 20,389)
  • WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (about 13 miles; DETROIT, MI; FT enrollment: 4,414)
  • MARYGROVE COLLEGE (about 13 miles; DETROIT, MI; FT enrollment: 5,301)
  • UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY (about 13 miles; DETROIT, MI; FT enrollment: 4,119)
Public high school in Allen Park:
  • ALLEN PARK HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,137; Location: 18401 CHAMPAIGN ROAD; Grades: 09 - 12)

Private high school in Allen Park:

  • CABRINI HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 331; Location: 15305 WICK ROAD; Grades: 9 - 12)
Public primary/middle schools in Allen Park:
  • ALLEN PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 864; Location: 8401 VINE STREET; Grades: 06 - 08)
  • LINDEMANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 545; Location: 9201 CARTER AVENUE; Grades: KG - 05)
  • ARNO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 503; Location: 7500 FOX AVENUE; Grades: KG - 05)
  • BENNIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 435; Location: 17401 CHAMPAIGN; Grades: KG - 05)
  • ROGERS EARLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 389; Location: 5000 SHENANDOAH AVENUE; Grades: KG - 01)
  • INA J. MEAD SCHOOL (Students: 267; Location: 4700 QUANDT STREET; Grades: 02 - 05)
  • ALLEN PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL (Students: 154; Location: 14700 MOORE; Grades: UG - UG)
Private primary/middle schools in Allen Park:
  • ST FRANCES CABRINI ELEM (Students: 447; Location: 15300 WICK RD; Grades: KG - 8)
  • MONTESSORI CHILD CTR OF ALLEN (Students: 154; Location: 4141 LAURENCE ALLEN PARK; Grades: PK - 6)
  • MT HOPE LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 67; Location: 5323 SOUTHFIELD RD; Grades: KG - 8)
  • J B DAY NURSERY AND KINDERGART (Students: 7; Location: 17505 RUSSELL; Grades: KG - KG)

Notable location: Detroit Waterworks (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Sexton And Kilfoil Drain (A), Reeck Drain (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Allen Park include: Rosedale Park (1), Brand Park (2), John F Kennedy Park (3), Cunningham Park (4), Panhandle Park (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Allen Park compared to Michigan state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
Strongest AM radio stations in Allen Park:
  • WJR (760 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WDFN (1130 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WXDX (1310 AM; 5 kW; DEARBORN, MI; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCHB (1200 AM; 50 kW; TAYLOR, MI; Owner: RADIO ONE OF DETROIT, LLC)
  • WWJ (950 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WXYT (1270 AM; 50 kW; DETROIT, MI; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF DETROIT)
  • WFDF (910 AM; 50 kW; FLINT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WNZK (690 AM; 3 kW; DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDEO (990 AM; 9 kW; YPSILANTI, MI; Owner: WORD BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WTKA (1050 AM; 10 kW; ANN ARBOR, MI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCAR (1090 AM; 1 kW; LIVONIA, MI; Owner: WCAR-AM, NC.)
  • WOAP (1080 AM; 50 kW; OWOSSO, MI)
  • WMKM (1440 AM; 1 kW; INKSTER, MI; Owner: GREAT LAKES RADIO, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Allen Park:
  • WMGC-FM (105.1 FM; DETROIT, MI; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WCSX (94.7 FM; BIRMINGHAM, MI; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WNIC (100.3 FM; DEARBORN, MI; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WMUZ (103.5 FM; DETROIT, MI; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)
  • WMXD (92.3 FM; DETROIT, MI; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WRIF (101.1 FM; DETROIT, MI; Owner: GREATER BOSTON RADIO, INC.)
  • WDTW (106.7 FM; DETROIT, MI; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WDTR-FM (90.9 FM; DETROIT, MI; Owner: BOARD OF EDUCATION, CITY OF DETROIT)
  • WDVD (96.3 FM; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WKRK-FM (97.1 FM; DETROIT, MI; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WYCD (99.5 FM; DETROIT, MI; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF MICHIGAN)
  • WVMV (98.7 FM; DETROIT, MI; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WDET-FM (101.9 FM; DETROIT, MI; Owner: WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WDTJ (105.9 FM; DETROIT, MI; Owner: RADIO ONE OF DETROIT, LLC)
  • WDRQ (93.1 FM; DETROIT, MI; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WJLB (97.9 FM; DETROIT, MI; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WGPR (107.5 FM; DETROIT, MI; Owner: WGPR, INC.)
  • WKQI (95.5 FM; DETROIT, MI; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WHFR (89.3 FM; DEARBORN, MI; Owner: HENRY FORD COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WOMC (104.3 FM; DETROIT, MI; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF MICHIGAN)
TV broadcast stations around Allen Park:
  • WJBK (Channel 2; DETROIT, MI; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WXYZ-TV (Channel 7; DETROIT, MI; Owner: CHANNEL 7 OF DETROIT, INC.)
  • WWJ-TV (Channel 62; DETROIT, MI; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WDWB (Channel 20; DETROIT, MI; Owner: WXON LICENSE, INC.)
  • WTVS (Channel 56; DETROIT, MI; Owner: DETROIT EDUC. TV FOUNDATION)
  • WBXD-CA (Channel 5; DETROIT, MI; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • WDIV-TV (Channel 4; DETROIT, MI; Owner: POST-NEWSWEEK STATIONS, MICHIGAN, INC.)
  • WKBD (Channel 50; DETROIT, MI; Owner: VIACOM STATIONS GROUP OF DETROIT INC.)
  • W33BY (Channel 68; DETROIT, MI; Owner: HIGHLAND PARK BROADCASTING, L.P.)
  • WDWO-CA (Channel 18; DETROIT, MI; Owner: TCT OF MICHIGAN, INC.)
  • WLPC-LP (Channel 26; DETROIT, MI; Owner: GLENN R. AND KARIN A. PLUMMER)
  • WTOL (Channel 11; TOLEDO, OH; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • WNWO-TV (Channel 24; TOLEDO, OH; Owner: RAYCOM NATIONAL, INC.)
  • WUPW (Channel 36; TOLEDO, OH; Owner: WUPW BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WTVG (Channel 13; TOLEDO, OH; Owner: WTVG, INC.)
  • WADL (Channel 38; MOUNT CLEMENS, MI; Owner: ADELL BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGTE-TV (Channel 30; TOLEDO, OH; Owner: THE PUBLIC BROADCASTING FOUNDATION OF NW OHIO)

 

 

 

 


 
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