At a Glance
Median Income
$129,130
$54,853 per capita
Home Value
$429,900
Zillow: $497,016
Median Rent
$1,877/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
83/100K
1,089/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.1%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
8.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
299 sunny days/yr
How Allen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Allen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Allen a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Allen residents earn a median household income of $129,130 , which is 72% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,853. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 34,830 business establishments, including 2,668 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Allen is $429,900 , 53% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $497,016. Median rent is $1,877/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Allen reports 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,089/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
56.1% of adults in Allen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Allen has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population107,684
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density4,079/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$129,130
Per Capita$54,853
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$115,358M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,694
Housing
A+
Home Value$429,900
Rent$1,877
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$497,016
Housing Units36,826
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
F
Violent83/100K
Property1,089/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault51/100K
Burglary90/100K
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain59.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation663 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.1%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+21.7%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute28 min
Broadband97.3%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Allen was founded in 1953.
The median home in Allen was built in 2001.
24.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 2,668 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 72 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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