Homes for Sale in Allen, TX
The Allen area was previously home to the Caddo, Comanche, and other indigenous peoples. The first immigrants from the United States and Europe arrived in the early 1840s. The town was established by the Houston and Central Texas Railroad and named in 1872 for Ebenezer Allen, a state politician and railroad promoter. The railroad allowed sale of crops across the country before they rotted, causing a shift from the previous cattle-based agriculture. On February 22, 1878, a gang led by Sam Bass committed in Allen what is said to be Texas's first train robbery.
From 1908 through 1948, Allen was a stop along the Texas Traction Company's interurban line from Denison to Dallas. Allen was a small town of a few hundred residents when it was incorporated in 1953. Since this time, it has grown dramatically due to the construction of U.S. Route 75, the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, and the development of nearby Dallas and Plano.
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The Allen housing market is very competitive. Homes in Allen receive 4 offers on average and sell in around 27 days. The average sale price of a home in Allen was $383K last month, up 12.0% since last year. The average sale price per square foot in Allen is $153, up 8.5% since last year.
Allen Boundaries
Allen is a city in Collin County, Texas, United States, a northern suburb of Dallas. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city had a total population of 84,246. In 2019, the population of Allen is estimated to be 105,623. Allen is located approximately twenty miles (32.2 km) north of downtown Dallas and is a part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.
Allen Region
As of the 2010 Census, the city had a population of 84,246 people. The racial makeup of the city was 69.5% White (61.1% Non-Hispanic White), 9.0% African American, 0.4% Native American, 16.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.9% of the population
There were 14,205 households, out of which 55.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.6% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.2% were non-families. 11.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.07 and the average family size was 3.35. In 2019, 96% of adults living in Allen had at least high school degree and 55% had at least a Bachelor's degree.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 34.9% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 40.7% from 25 to 44, 16.2% from 45 to 64, and 2.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.3 males.
As of the 2019 City of Allen Facts and Figures, the population in the city of Allen is 103,765. In 2019, 96% of adults living in Allen had at least high school degree and 55% had at least a Bachelor's degree. The average household income was $107,602. The City of Allen had 27,791 family units. The median age was 35.8 years. The median home value was $251,405. 59,620 of the population is currently registered to vote.
Allen MLS zip codes
75003, 75012
Allen Neighborhoods
- Allen North
- Ansley Meadows
- Arbor Lakes
- Avondale
- Beacon Hill
- Bellegrove
- Bethany Creek Estates
- Bridgewater Crossing
- Brookside
- Collin Square
- Connemara Crossing
- Cottonwood Bend
- Cottonwood Crossing
- Country Brook Estates
- Country Meadow
- Cumberland Crossing
- Custer Meadows
- Fountain Park
- Glendover Park
- Greengate
- Hillside Village
- Lost Creek Ranch
- Maxwell Creek
- Montgomery Farm
- Morningside
- Oak Ridge
- Orchards
- Parkside
- Pecan Meadow
- Quail Run
- Raintree Estates
- Reid Farm
- Ridgeview Crossing
- Rivercrest Park
- Saddleridge
- Shaddock Park
- Shadow Lakes
- Silhouette
- Spring Meadow
- St. Andrews Park
- Star Creek
- Summerfield
- Suncreek
- The Landing
- Twin Creeks
- Villas of Cottonwood Creek
- Waterford Crossing
- Waterford Park
- Waterford Trails
- Watters Crossing
- Windridge
Allen Schools
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The Allen Independent School District has 18 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 1 freshman center (Lowery Freshman Center), 1 alternative education center, and 1 high school (Allen High School). Allen ISD serves almost all of Allen. Allen ISD opened a 111,000 square-foot STEAM center. It also serves as a location for elementary and middle school field trip experiences for enrichment on STEAM topics and experiences
Allen Sports/Rec
Allen has two major recreation centers: Joe Farmer Recreation Center and Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium. Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium boasts a large-scale indoor aquatic park with many swimming lanes, a rock-climbing wall, and a fitness center. Allen also boasts an ice rink - Allen Community Ice Rink, a city-owned pool - Ford Pool, a city-owned golf course - The Courses at Watters Creek, and a senior recreation center - Allen Senior Recreation Center. Most notably, Allen has The Edge Skate Park and Visitor Center, a 37,915-square-foot outdoor skate park making it one of the largest skate parks in Texas.
Allen is also home to 60 natural and man-made parks - over 1,188 acres of park land in total. Some of the more notable parks are the following: Allen Station Park, Bethany Lakes Park, Celebration Park, Glendover Park, Spirit Park, Stacy Ridge, Twin Creeks Park, Waterford Park, and Windridge Park.
In October 2004, the City of Allen purchased Chase Oaks Golf Club in Plano, Texas, adjacent to the southern city limits of the City of Allen. Chase Oaks, since renamed The Courses at Watters Creek, is a public golf course, and residents are entitled to discounted fees. A multi-purpose arena, the 7,500-seat Allen Event Center, was completed in November 2009.
Allen Hospitals
- Baylor Medical Center at Frisco
- Baylor Medical Center at McKinney
- Baylor Regional Medical Center
- Baylor Scott and White Medical Center
- HealthSouth Plano Rehabilitation Hospital
- LifeCare Hospital of Plano
- Medical Center of McKinney
- Medical Center of McKinney Wysong Campus
- Methodist McKinney Hospital
- Old McKinney Hospital
- Plano Specialty Hospital
- Presbyterian Hospital of Allen
- Reliant North Texas
- Texas Health Center for Diagnostics and Surgery
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital of Plano
- Texas Health Presbyterian Plano Seay Behavioral Health Center
- The Heart Hospital at Baylor Plano
- The Medical Center of Plano
- Twin Creeks Hospital