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Renter's guide to Allen, TX

Allen is consistently rated as an excellent suburb. It was ranked by CNBC as one of the best suburbs to live in America in 2018 and Money Magazine ranked Allen as the number one city to live in the South in 2017. Why is Allen at the top of the lists? The city has all the perks of an affluent suburb while having the employment advantages of a big city.

Compared to other suburban cities in the area, Allen is among the largest. It's only about one-twelfth the size of Fort Worth, and half the size of Plano, and over twice the size of Lucas. Lucas is only about 6.6 miles from Allen, one of the closest neighboring cities while Plano is a quick drive, just 7.2 miles away. Getting further, Allen is around 40 miles away from Denton, 26 miles from Dallas, 55 miles from Fort Worth, and 120 miles from Waco.

Allen has moderate weather in the winter, but warm summers. During the winter, it rarely snows, with temperatures in the high 50s and 60s during the day and dropping to the 30s at night. In the summer, during the day the temperature reaches the 90s, and at night it cools down to the 70s. Spring in Allen is a fairly nice time of the year, with temperatures in the 60s and 70s during the day and ranging between 40s and 50s at night. In the fall, summer temperatures linger and slowly lower into the 70s during the day.

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Things to do in Allen, TX

Allen has over 67 family-friendly parks. The Grove is a major attraction in Allen, as it has a dog park and a fun maze for kids. It's located near The Village shopping outlet, which has over 100 shops and restaurants. The Allen Event Center has ice hockey games for sports-fans to enjoy, concerts, and events like gun shows and home and garden shows.

If you're looking for a cultural experience in Allen, the Allen Heritage Village preserves the city's history. People from all over come to the Hydrous Wake Park, as it is one of the few cable wakeboard parks in the country and a major attraction in the summer. Some other great spots in Allen are Top Golf and the Nine-Band Brewing Company, which offer tours of the factory and samples for visitors to try. Allen also has exciting annual events like the Collin County Home & Garden Show, Allen Arts Festival, and Make Music Allen.

Allen, TX employment & economy

Big companies like CyrusOne are investing in Allen as the city is becoming a hub for tech and cybersecurity companies. There are large Fortune 500 companies nearby in Plano like USAA, Liberty Mutual Insurance, and Capital One. The city attracts new businesses, and there are opportunities in restaurants, retail, and other local businesses.

Education in Allen, TX

A city's education system is an important factor for families when deciding to relocate. Allen's school district is one of the best in the state and has a consistently excellent performance from students. There are three public-school districts in Allen: Allen Independent, Lovejoy, and Plano School District. Each district is independent, having its own administration guidance and is funded by their own taxes.

The Allen Independent School District has 18 elementary schools, three middle schools, one high school. Lovejoy has three elementary schools, one intermediate school, one middle school, and one high school. The Plano District is larger with over 70 schools available. 

There are two colleges in Allen: Collin College, and National American University. Nearby opportunities are South Methodist University, Texas Women's University, University of North Texas, and the University of Texas at Dallas.