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Allen, TX

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An award-winning suburb just north of Dallas

Suburban Luxurious Upscale Family-Friendly Peaceful Growing Diverse

Incorporated in 1953, Allen is a northern suburb of Dallas that’s earned top ratings on numerous “Best Of” lists throughout the years. Allen offers its growing, vibrant community access to exceptional schools, fantastic entertainment options, one-of-a-kind cultural experiences, and award-winning parks and recreation amenities.

Allen residents enjoy ample opportunities to engage in outdoor activities, with more than 1,000 acres of parkland in the city. The champion Golf Club at Twin Creeks is also located in Allen, providing plenty of space to practice your golf swing.

Shopping and dining in Allen is unparalleled. Four premier shopping centers are situated in Allen—The Village at Allen, Allen Premium Outlets, Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm, and Twin Creeks Village—affording locals endless potential for retail therapy. Allen’s 200 restaurants serve cuisine from all over the world. Sam Rayburn Tollway and U.S. 75 connect Allen to the many metropolitan delights available in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex as well.

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Allen, TX is $1,379 for a studio, $1,453 for one bedroom, $1,847 for two bedrooms, and $2,274 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Allen has decreased by -3.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,453/month
759 Sq Ft
House
$3,035/month
2,385 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,794/month
1,128 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,576/month
1,778 Sq Ft
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Transportation

49

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

55

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Kerr Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

738 Students

10
out of 10

Beverly Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

395 Students

10
out of 10

Dr E T Boon Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

855 Students

9
out of 10

Beverly Cheatham Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

804 Students

9
out of 10

Mary Evans Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

756 Students

9
out of 10

Walter & Lois Curtis Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

1,308 Students

9
out of 10

Ereckson Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

1,256 Students

9
out of 10

Lowery Freshman Center

Public

Grades 9

1,771 Students

7
out of 10

W E Pete Ford Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

798 Students

7
out of 10

Allen High School

Public

Grades 9-12

5,317 Students

7
out of 10

Lowery Freshman Center

Public

Grades 9

1,771 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Allen Station Park
  • Dayspring Nature Preserve
  • Trail at the Woods
  • Bethany Lakes Park
  • Celebration Park

Airports

  • Dallas Love Field
  • Dallas-Fort Worth International

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History

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Although Allen hasn't been a suburb for all that long, the area is home to some rich history. In particular, Allen is a central town in the history of the American railroad. The town was first established by the Houston and Central Texas Railroad in the late 19th Century, and named for Ebenezer Allen, a politician known for his support of the development of the railroad.

According to the archived Online Handbook of Texas, Allen was even the site of the very first train robbery, committed by Sam Bass in 1972. The area is still rife with artifacts and historical sites from that time, including the Allen Water Station, which includes six structures: the water station site, a section of tracks and bed, the 1874 Dam, a 1910 railroad bridge, and the remains of a tank and pumping facility used by trains passing through the area.

Restaurants

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Allen is a great place to be if you love to eat. You're close to Dallas, which means that if you ever feel like a drive, you can eat just about any cuisine you like, but even before you leave Allen, you've got dozens of great local and chain restaurants to check out.

If you're in Texas, you probably don't go too long without enjoying some Mexican food. It's a weekly ritual for some, a daily diet for others, and Allen has plenty of choices. El Grande Burrito is a good one. This Mexican grill offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, serving up authentic, traditional South of the Border delights as well as sandwiches and frozen drinks for those hot Summer days in the Southwest.

Transportation

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Allen is served by TAPS Public Transit, whose slogan is easy enough to remember: Everyone Rides. The Texoma Area Paratransit service provides a fixed-route system connecting to the Parker Road DART station in Plano. The transit system allows people easy access to the surrounding area and is planned to continue running as it is now until October 2016.

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