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Allen
Allen
About the neighborhood
Allen offers a peaceful environment where quietness is a defining feature, with minimal street noise enhancing the tranquil ambiance. The area features a diverse mix of housing mostly consisting of single detached homes and townhouses, many constructed from the 1960s through the 2000s. Several primary and secondary schools are conveniently accessible from most residences. Dining options are available nearby, providing a variety of choices for dining out. While car access and parking are straightforward and convenient, this township is designed to accommodate easy vehicle transportation for daily errands. Allen presents an inviting place to settle with ample housing options and a calm setting.
Highlights
This area is great forQuiet
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forHigh Schools
Characteristics
Transportation
The preferred transportation option in Allen is usually driving. It is easy to park. A majority of the homes for sale in this area are located in places that are not very conducive to pedestrians as very few daily needs can be met without a car. Allen is also not very amenable to cycling as there are few bike lanes, and the terrain is not very flat.
Services
A grocery store is usually reachable within a rather short pedestrian trip from most properties for sale in this township. Residents of this area are served by a few restaurants as well. When it comes to education, locals will value the proximity to both primary and secondary schools, which are within a short distance from vast majority properties for sale in Allen.
Character
Allen is an excellent township to buy a home in for those who prefer a calm environment. Most areas in Allen are very quiet, as noise from the streets and other parts of the city is rarely an issue.
Car friendly9.0
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly3.4
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly3.0
Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance
Restaurants3.6
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries5.6
Variety of groceries within a short drive
Shopping2.0
Some shops within a short drive
Cafes1.6
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.8
Virtually no sources of noise nearby
Nightlife1.8
Few or no bars within a short drive
Vibrant1.2
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $35,068
- Median Household Income
- $89,803
Housing Type
- 80.2% SINGLE DETACHED
- 2.7% SEMI DETACHED
- 3.5% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 6.3% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 7.4% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 80.2%
- Semi detached
- 2.7%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 3.5%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 6.3%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 7.4%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 36.6%
- 0 to 4
- 7.8%
- 5 to 9
- 7.9%
- 10 to 14
- 8.4%
- 15 to 19
- 6.5%
- 20 to 24
- 2.9%
- 25 to 29
- 4.5%
- 30 to 34
- 9.5%
- 35 to 39
- 8.4%
- 40 to 44
- 6.2%
- 45 to 49
- 8.1%
- 50 to 54
- 6.0%
- 55 to 59
- 4.8%
- 60 to 64
- 5.3%
- 65 to 69
- 3.5%
- 70 to 74
- 4.5%
- 75 to 79
- 1.6%
- 80 to 84
- 1.2%
- 85 and over
- 2.9%
Education Level
- 6.6% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 32.0% HIGH SCHOOL
- 22.7% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 9.5% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 18.9% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 8.3% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 1.7% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.3% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 6.6%
- High School
- 32.0%
- Some college, no degree
- 22.7%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 9.5%
- Bachelor's degree
- 18.9%
- Master's degree
- 8.3%
- Professional degree
- 1.7%
- PhD
- 0.3%
Commute Mode
- 2.5% FOOT
- 0.0% BIKE
- 0.0% TRANSIT
- 85.9% DRIVE
- 0.7% OTHER
- Foot
- 2.5%
- Bike
- 0.0%
- Transit
- 0.0%
- Drive
- 85.9%
- Other
- 0.7%
- None
- 10.9%
Comparable Listings in Allen
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1245 VETERANS MEMORIAL DRCARLISLE, IA 50047
4
4
1,617 SQ FT
Listing by Goodall Properties Llc
MLS® #: 743114
1135 LIBERTY LNCARLISLE, IA 50047
4
3
1,300 SQ FT
Listing by Realty One Group Impact
MLS® #: 741894
1135 LIBERTY LNCARLISLE, IA 50047
2
2
1,300 SQ FT
Listing by Realty One Group Impact
MLS® #: 741872
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New Listing
New Listing
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810 WILLIAM NOWELS CIRCARLISLE, IA 50047
5
3
1,820 SQ FT
Listing by Lpt Realty, Llc
MLS® #: 744422
Updated
Pending
805 PARKVIEW LNCARLISLE, IA 50047
3
2
1,249 SQ FT
Listing by Realty One Group Impact
MLS® #: 741180
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