Moving to Allen, Texas? Here's everything you need to know.
A no-fluff, locally-written guide to relocating to Allen: cost of living, neighborhoods, schools, taxes, climate, and what most people wish they'd known before the move.
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Allen at a glance
Why people move to Allen
Consistently ranked among the safest cities in America
Top schools with strong community pride
Master-planned neighborhoods with parks and trails
Close to Legacy West corporate corridor
Where to live in Allen
A short guide to the neighborhoods newcomers actually consider.
Twin Creeks
Master-planned, golf, top schools
Watters Creek
Walkable retail, restaurants, apartments
Star Creek
Newer homes, family-focused
Major employers
- · Peterbilt Motors
- · Experian
- · MonkeySports
- · Cognizant
Schools
Allen ISD — high-performing, one large high school with nationally-known football stadium.
Airports
- · DFW International (35 min)
What most newcomers wish they'd known
Housing is competitive, plan for quick decisions
Property taxes are high
One big high school means one big fanbase
Who thrives in Allen
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