Travelers passing through Allen Park might know it by “world’s largest tire” perched alongside Interstate 94, but this small city in the Detroit suburbs is much more than a roadside attraction. Home to around 28,000 residents, Allen Park is a suburban city just 13 miles west of downtown Detroit. It’s also where many of Ford Motor Company's facilities and offices are located. “It’s not too far from the expressway; people who want to live on the outskirts of Detroit move here,” says Miranda Morrow, licensed real estate broker at National Realty Centers with over 15 years of experience. Compared to other Detroit neighborhoods, “it’s more established. It’s quiet and settled,” she says.
Allen Park's downtown is lined with small, locally owned shops.
Allen Park's welcome sign greets commuters and passerby driving through the neighborhood.
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Local amenities in Allen Park
Several grocery stores are located throughout the area, including local and chain markets, like Meijer. Independence Marketplace shopping plaza is home to national retailers like Aldi and Old Navy. Fairlane Green is another shopping hub with a Target, a Barnes & Noble. When it comes to dining out, there are plenty of local options to take advantage of, from popular breakfast spots and cafes to major chain restaurants and fast food.
City Coffeehouse is a great spot to meet with friends for lunch, or to work remotely.
Residents can find fresh produce inside the local Meijer.
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Plenty of community parks
There is plenty of space for leisure in Allen Park, with eight parks that provide playgrounds, athletic fields and even spots designated to play chess outside. Residents also have access to the city's community center, the Allen Park Fitness Center and the Frank J. Lada Civic Arena. The largest park in the area is Champaign Park, which includes facilities for tennis and inline hockey, playgrounds, picnic shelters open fields for picnicking.
Parents can watch their children play while seated at
John F Kennedy Park.
Garfield Ave Community Park is centrally located, making it easy to walk to,.
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Annual events in Allen Park
The Allen Park Downtown Development Authority has been working since 1991 to promote growth and development for businesses and the community. The group organizes a farmers’ market, a holiday market, a car show and the Made in Michigan Festival downtown. Residents can attend regular trivia nights and outdoor concerts throughout the summer. Perhaps the most anticipated event of the year is the Allen Park Street Fair during the first weekend in August.
There are plenty of historical vehicles to view up close at the Henry Ford Museum.
The Allen Park Farmers Market runs yearly from April to October.
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Well-kept midcentury homes
While the median home price in Wayne County was $150,000 as of November 2023, Allen Park tends to be a little pricier, with homes typically listing for between $170,000 and $250,000. The area is fully developed, so new builds are rare; the existing homes have instead been well-kept and many boast recently renovated interiors. Allen Park contains mostly three-bedroom midcentury brick ranch-style homes. However, there are some two-story Colonial Revivals and homes dating back to the 1920s. There is only a minor risk of flooding to area homes, but roads may flood occasionally.
First time homebuyers will find plenty of well maintained homes in Allen Park.
Allen Park features a variety of home sizes and style that are suitable for most budgets,
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A standout school division
Allen Park Public Schools is a moderate-sized district with three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school. The students tend to perform at or above state averages at the schools, and the school district holds a B-plus rating from Niche, an online school review site. Arno Elementary, rated B on Niche, includes prekindergarten. Allen Park Middle School is rated B-minus. Allen Park High School, rated B-plus on Niche, has earned the College Success Award for several years now.
Welcome to Allen Park Middle School.
The Allen Park High School in Allen Park, MI Entrance.
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Getting around suburban Detroit
While Allen Park businesses and amenities are within walking distance for many, most people also own a vehicle. Allen Park offers a convenient home base for commuters, with nearby access to Interstate 94 and 75, allowing for quick trips into Detroit. The area is served by the Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART), including bus stops along Southfield Road and in front of the shops at Fairlane Green. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is about 8 miles west and offers nonstop domestic and international flights to places like New York, Los Angeles, Cancun and Montreal. And for peace of mind, Beaumont Hospital, Dearborn is just a couple miles away.
Below-average crime rates
Crime is typically low in Allen Park. There were 73 violent crimes reported in the city in 2022, putting it well below the national average, according to FBI stats. That said, the violent crime rate in the city has trended upwards over the past decade, increasing by around 50% between 2012 and 2022. Property crimes have fallen over the past decade — there were 441 property crimes reported in 2022, down from 721 in 2012.
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