Award-winning parks and trails, stellar schools, affordable living, and high quality of life combine in this idyllic, spirited community only miles away from Dallas
Consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the country, Allen sets the bar for an outstanding quality of life that all other cities aspire to meet. Regularly featured in national rankings for affordability, Allen boasts an exemplary independent school district, world-class shopping and dining, plenty of housing options, and an award-winning parks and trails system.
Surrounded by a stunningly lush landscape and miles of hiking trails, parks, and natural green spaces, Allen's thriving community is also incredibly healthy and active. Creating a place where residents are genuinely happy has attracted diverse, thoughtful businesses that have helped craft a balanced, uplifting environment where entrepreneurs can succeed. All of this, coupled with Allen's proximity to Dallas, give perspective to how this city continues to flourish.
Ranked as one of the best cities to raise children, Allen is a beacon of family living in Texas. Besides having excellent schools and nurturing a family-friendly environment, Allen boasts numerous housing options varying from traditional suburban single-family residences to mid-rise urban apartment buildings. Estate-style homes are also plentiful, several of which have room for equestrian activities.
Allen has been dubbed one of the best cities to buy a house by WalletHub and the #1 suburb for Texas millennials by CNBC. The city's range of apartment styles makes it a great location for young professionals, retirees, seniors, and small families. As a bonus, most of the city's apartment complexes reside near its award-winning trail system.
With more than 5 million square feet of shopping across three major shopping destinations, Allen is a retail therapy haven.
Allen's award-winning Parks and Recreation Department maintains nearly 800 acres of developed parkland, over 68 miles of scenic nature trails, and 67 parks and recreation facilities.
The city's extensive park system includes a championship golf course at Courses at Watters Creek, the enclosed water park Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium, a newly opened wakeboard park called Hydrous at Allen Station, the largest outdoor skatepark in Texas at The Edge, and the spacious Celebration Park.
Locals and visitors alike kick off Independence Day celebrations early with the annual Allen USA Celebration, held in late June every year. This event features family-friendly entertainment and a spectacular fireworks show.
In Allen, football is a big deal—even high school football! Eagle Stadium is an impressive $60 million, 18,000-seat stadium owned by the Allen Independent School District.
According to Niche, Allen’s Independent School District is ranked #9 on the list of best school districts in Texas.
115,909 people live in Allen, where the median age is 38.6 and the average individual income is $51,022.433. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Allen, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Flour Power Kids Cooking Studio, Legacy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and Southern Chic Wax.
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| Active | 2.65 miles | 16 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.07 miles | 88 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.79 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Allen has 37,691 households, with an average household size of 6.08. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Allen do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 115,909 people call Allen home. The population density is 2,311.959 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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