Allen, Texas
Among the top 13% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 11% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 49% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 44% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 87% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 55% of US places
- top 8% for income tax
- top 11% for broadband access
- bottom 10% for cost of living
Allen is a city in Texas with about 105,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include income tax, broadband access, and walkability. It rates lower on monthly rent and cost of living.
Official websitecityofallen.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.1 in2.8 in
muggy 96%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$121k92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$62kbetter than 10% of US places
Home Value$390k85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 10% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$3kbetter than 11% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.88%better than 12% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden8.77%better than 67% of US places
Unemployment4.3%better than 46% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)46°F81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation40.8 in46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall2.6 inbetter than 73% of US places
Sunny Days214 daysbetter than 31% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 21% of US places
Comfortable Days88 daysbetter than 65% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk88.1better than 13% of US places
Air Quality43 AQIbetter than 64% of US places
School Quality52.0better than 39% of US places
Violent Crime437/100kbetter than 69% of US places
Property Crime862/100kbetter than 54% of US places
Community
Population105,44499th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.835th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6194th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0361st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)51.3%18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)11.4%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)11.9%76th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)18.9%98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.6%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time27 minbetter than 42% of US places
Walkability10.5/20better than 88% of US places
Airport Distance21 mibetter than 88% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access97.3%better than 89% of US places
Amenities Nearby42.11better than 35% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 36% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Allen an affordable place to live?
- Allen is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $62k, better than 10% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Allen?
- The median home value in Allen is $390k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Allen?
- Median household income in Allen is $121k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Allen?
- Median gross rent in Allen is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Allen safe?
- Allen is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 437/100k (better than 69%). Property crime is 862/100k.
- What is the weather like in Allen?
- Allen averages 85°F in July and 46°F in January, with 40.8 in of annual precipitation and about 214 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Allen?
- Public-school quality in Allen is below average, scoring better than 39% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Allen?
- The average one-way commute in Allen is 27 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)