What are the schools like in Allen, MD?

School district data for Allen is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Allen?

The median household income in Allen, MD is $127,891 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Allen, MD?

Allen has an average high temperature of 47.4°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.0 inches.

Allen, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Allen, MD affordable or expensive?

Allen's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Allen is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $226,600 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Allen, MD?

Allen has a violent crime rate of 318.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1092.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Allen, MD a Good Place to Live?

Allen is a small town of 160 in Maryland, with a median household income of $127,891 . Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Allen stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, a well-educated population.

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: 95.1

Allen's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Allen costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Allen, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$226,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$127,891	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Allen's violent crime rate is 318.5 per 100,000 residents — 16% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

318.5 /100k

Property Crime

1092.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Allen, MD	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	50.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Allen sees average highs of 47.4°F in January and 88.6°F in July, with 47.0 inches of annual precipitation and 8.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Allen, MD
Average High — January	47.4°F
Average High — July	88.6°F
Annual Precipitation	47.0"
Annual Snowfall	8.0"

Demographics

Metric	Allen, MD	National Avg
Population	160	—
Median Age	69.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	100.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Eden, MD 2 mi Fruitland, MD 4 mi Whitehaven, MD 6 mi Princess Anne, MD 6 mi Mount Vernon, MD 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Allen

Allen, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

21810

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allen, MD affordable or expensive?

Allen's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Allen roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $226,600 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Allen, MD?

Allen's violent crime rate is 318.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1092.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Allen?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Allen, MD a good place to live?

Allen, MD has a population of 160, a median household income of $127,891, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Allen?

Allen averages 47.4°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.0 inches with about 8.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Allen?

Allen, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 21810.

What is the population of Allen?

The population of Allen, Maryland is 160 with a median age of 69.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Allen?

Key numbers for living in Allen: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $226,600, median household income $127,891, crime index 71 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.