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Allen, Kansas

city · Lyon County

At a glance

287
Population
$59,600
Median home value (all homes)
80% below U.S. median
$190,195
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$478/mo
Median rent
65% below U.S. median
$59,016
Median household income
25% below U.S. median
33.1 min
Average commute
87%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 78 — 22% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing63% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities18% below
Taxes7% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost19% above
For business: Kansas is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college17 mi
Nearest community college17 mi
Nearest technical college35 mi
High school graduates91.8%
College graduates8.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Kansas Department of Commerce
The Kansas Department of Commerce is the state agency providing business development resources, incentives, and workforce services. It serves businesses looking to locate or expand in Kansas.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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