Allen Park, MI vs West Chester, PA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Allen Park
82.1
#32 nationally
West Chester
70.2
#1128 nationally
West Chester leads in walk score (74 vs 51). Allen Park leads in cost of living index (93 vs 128). West Chester leads in average commute (22.1 min vs 24.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Allen Park, MI | West Chester, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 82.1 (#32) | 70.2 (#1128) |
| Population | 27,528 | 19,658 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $212,490 | $669,054 |
| Median Household Income | $73,792 | $71,875 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 22.1 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 6.5 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.0 | D+14.5 |
B-
82.1 Score
Allen Park, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$212,490
Population
27,528
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Midwest
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C-
70.2 Score
West Chester, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$669,054
Population
19,658
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
74
Northeast
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