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Allen
  • Suburb of Dallas, TX
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Suburb
Dallas

Allen

#9 in Best Suburbs to Live in Dallas-Fort Worth Area
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      B
    Allen is a suburb of Dallas with a population of 102,778. Allen is in Collin County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Allen offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Allen there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Allen and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Allen are highly rated.
    About Allen...
    Population
    102,778
    Suburb of
    Dallas
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $344,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,637
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      28%
    • Own
      72%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      56.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      0.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      22.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      17.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      75.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      793.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      50.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      34%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      14%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Allen

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $118,254
    National
    $69,021
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