Allen TX Real Estate and Local Market Overview
Allen, Texas is located approximately 25 miles north of the Central Business District of Dallas, TX, via U.S. Hwy 75 (I-45). Highway 75 provides freeway access to downtown Dallas, with a typical commute time of 50 min. Commuters may elect to drive about 6 miles south to the DART light rail access point in Plano, TX. The population of Allen, per the 2010 census was 84,252. The population of the city is growing by about 2.8% per year, which means a possible population, 1st Quarter of 2012 of about 93,000. The average price home in Allen, TX is about $210,000, but there are homes for sale in Allen, TX for every budget.
If you are looking for great neighborhoods and moderate home prices, Allen, TX is the place to be. Allen offers a wide variety of recreational activities for all ages. It is home to the Allen Event Center which hosts everything from hockey games to concerts. Allen also has great shopping from Watters Creek to the Allen Premium Outlets to The Village at Allen.
What is it like to live and own a home in Allen, TX?
- Your kids will attend great schools
- You will be away from some of the hustle-bustle of the city of Dallas, TX
- You will have a 40 – 50 minute commute to and from downtown Dallas, TX
- You will find great recreational opportunities with several great fresh water lakes within 1.5 hours in Allen, TX
- You will find great shopping opportunities, near Stacy Rd and I-75, or can drive 10 minutes south to Plano, TX and shop at a regional mall
- Allen, TX is very low in overall crime rate
- The entire community seems to be new or nearly new. (Population has doubled since the year 2000)
- There are excellent hospitals in Allen, TX, Plano, TX, and McKinney, TX all within a 12 minute commute
According to Sperling's Best Places, Allen, TX ranks as a great place to live based on the following rankings:
- Ranked #1 in Where to Live to Avoid a Natural Disaster
- Ranked #4 The Best Cities to Relocate to in America
- Ranked #4 The Best Cities for Thanksgiving
Overall, Allen, TX is a great place to live in Texas. At Estate Chase, we assist our clients in finding the exact homes they desire and match them with local experts in all facets of the real estate industry. We can help you find the very best Real Estate for your family in Allen, TX or in a nearby Texas community. Please contact us today to get started.