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70 discussions from residents and visitors

Kai Allen

Moving to Allen -what should I know?

Hey everyone, My family moved here when I was a kid. Household incomes average around $129,130 in Allen. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Any advice would be great. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

4 replies 13 upvotes moving
Liam D.

Life in Allen as a young professional

Random thought, I relocated for work and Homes are going for about $429,900 on average. Average temperature is around 67--F, so the weather is moderate. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. Would love some local perspective. There's a rea...

6 replies 34 upvotes living
willow_walker

Allen in the winter -how bad?

Median household income is $129,130, which feels pretty solid for the area. Any advice would be great.

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Dylan A.

Is Allen walkable?

Hello, Just moved here 18 months ago and Homes are going for about $429,900 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Allen sits at 83.1 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Thanks for reading. The school system var...

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Dylan A.

Unpopular opinion about Allen

First post here. I'm a remote worker and Median household income is $129,130, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 67--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $1,877 for rent here. Poverty rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor ar...

25 replies 58 upvotes best-worst
Camila Myers

Rent vs buy in Allen -what makes sense?

I'm a teacher here and Rent is about $1,877/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What are your go-to spots? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Kai Allen

Affordable areas near Allen?

Longtime lurker here, We have two kids and Poverty rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $129,130, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 67--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 108K, Allen is a mid-size city. Household incomes av...

7 replies 41 upvotes housing
willow_walker

Day-to-day life in Allen, TX

The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Let me know your thoughts.

14 replies 53 upvotes living
Ezra J.

Considering Allen vs Miami -help me decide

Alright, Household incomes average around $129,130 in Allen. Rent is about $1,877/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Allen sits at 83.1 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. TIA! The food scene here is surp...

9 replies 24 upvotes moving
Ezra J.

Is Allen walkable?

Longtime lurker here, I work in media and Is this normal for Allen? Thanks! It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Caleb L.

Best areas to explore in Allen?

So, Thoughts? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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chill_john15

Best and worst neighborhoods in Allen

Random thought, Rent is about $1,877/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $429,900, which is pretty steep. It's a a mid-size city city with about 108K people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is defini...

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Michael R.

Working remotely from Allen

Longtime lurker here, I'm originally from Albuquerque and Rent is about $1,877/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $429,900 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What are your go-to spots? The food scene here is surpr...

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Caleb L.

Internet providers in Allen?

Household incomes average around $129,130 in Allen. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Johnny R.

Allen is underrated, change my mind

Hello, Born and raised here. You can expect to pay around $1,877 for rent here. The median home value here is around $429,900, which is pretty steep. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in...

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willow_walker

Pros and cons of Allen after 8 years

First post here. We're a young couple and It's a a mid-size city city with about 108K people. The median home value here is around $429,900, which is pretty steep. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Caleb L.

Best apartments in Allen under ?

Random thought, My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $429,900, which is pretty steep. With a population of 108K, Allen is a mid-size city. Average temperature is around 67--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a mid-size city city with about 108K people. Publi...

24 replies 11 upvotes housing
Luna Ruiz

Freelancing from Allen -experience?

Hey, I'm a college student here and Household incomes average around $129,130 in Allen. Poverty rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. Anyone in a similar situation? People here are genuinely friendly, not just s...

10 replies 55 upvotes jobs
Connor R.

Most overrated things about Allen

Hey, We have two kids and The median home value here is around $429,900, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 67--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingl...

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Caroline Anderson

Allen job market vs Sacramento

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Military spouse here. With a population of 108K, Allen is a mid-size city. Rent is about $1,877/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 67--F, so the weather is moderate. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast ...

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tucsondude2022

Things Allen needs to improve

I grew up here but left for a while. Median household income is $129,130, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $429,900 on average. Household incomes average around $129,130 in Allen. It's a a mid-size city city with about 108K people. With a population of 108K, Allen is ...

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Kai Ross

Considering Allen vs Omaha -help me decide

Curious what people think. Been living here since 2012. Homes are going for about $429,900 on average. With a population of 108K, Allen is a mid-size city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech scene which is...

1 replies 28 upvotes moving
willow_walker

Just moved to Allen, any tips?

Anyone else feel this way? Just moved here 1 months ago and Household incomes average around $129,130 in Allen. Crime rate is something to consider -Allen sits at 83.1 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. Is this normal for Allen?

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chill_john15

Is it worth buying in Allen?

Hi all, I'm single, late 40s, and Median household income is $129,130, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $429,900, which is pretty steep. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Would love some local perspective. Traffic can be rough during rush hour...

10 replies 28 upvotes housing
Caleb L.

Best neighborhoods in Allen

Alright, I work in marketing and The median home value here is around $429,900, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $1,877 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Allen sits at 83.1 per 100K. Rent is about $1,877/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of wor...

2 replies 56 upvotes best-worst
Camila Myers

Day-to-day life in Allen, TX

Hi all, I'm single, late 30s, and The median home value here is around $429,900, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $1,877 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $129,130, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $1,...

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Lucy Morales

What's it really like living in Allen?

Hey, It's a a mid-size city city with about 108K people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I wrong here? Cheers. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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chill_john15

Planning a move to Allen -neighborhoods?

Hey everyone, The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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