Allen is a small town of 444 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $53,594
and a 4.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% 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: 88.1
Allen's overall cost of living index is 88.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Allen costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Allen, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$98,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$588
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$53,594
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Allen's violent crime rate is 177.4 per 100,000 residents
— 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
177.4 /100k
Property Crime
195.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Allen is served primarily by ALLEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Allen, NE
National Avg
School District
ALLEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
6.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Allen sees average highs of 30.6°F in January
and 85.3°F in July,
with 28.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 35.5 inches of snow per year.
Allen's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Allen roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $98,200 and median rent is $588/month.
Allen's violent crime rate is 177.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 195.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Allen are operated by ALLEN CONSOLIDATED SCHOOLS.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.7:1. 13.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Allen, NE has a population of 444, a median household income of $53,594, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%.
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 30.6°F in January and 85.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.8 inches
with about 35.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Allen, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68710.
The population of Allen, Nebraska is 444 with a median age of 37.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Allen: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $98,200, median household income $53,594, crime index 32 (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.
