Allen is a small town of 260 in Kansas, with a median household income of $54,722
.
Its cost of living index is 80 (US average = 100), which is
20% below the national average.
Strengths:
Allen stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Allen is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Allen city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 80.4
Allen's overall cost of living index is 80.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Allen costs roughly 20% less than the average American city.
Metric
Allen, KS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$54,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$479
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,722
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Allen's violent crime rate is 268.1 per 100,000 residents
— 29% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
268.1 /100k
Property Crime
1671.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Allen is served primarily by North Lyon County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Allen, KS
National Avg
School District
North Lyon County
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Allen sees average highs of 38.2°F in January
and 89.0°F in July,
with 36.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 16.3 inches of snow per year.
Allen's cost of living index is 80, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Allen roughly 20% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $54,400 and median rent is $479/month.
Allen's violent crime rate is 268.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1671.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Allen are operated by North Lyon County.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1. 9.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Allen, KS has a population of 260, a median household income of $54,722, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Allen averages 38.2°F in January and 89.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.1 inches
with about 16.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Allen, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 66833.
The population of Allen, Kansas is 260 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Allen: cost of living index 80 (100 = US average), median home $54,400, median household income $54,722, crime index 74 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Allen side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
