About Allen
Allen is located in north central Texas, approximately 25 miles north of downtown Dallas. It is the fourth largest city in Collin County.
Accolades
Allen is continuously featured in national rankings of safety, affordability, education and quality of life, including:
- #2 Best Real-Estate Market (Wallet Hub, 2022)
- "A+" Overall Grade (Niche, 2020)
- 50 Safest Cities in Texas (Safewise, 2020)
- #2 Safest City in Texas (Safehome, 2019)
- #2 Best Place to Launch a Career (Money, 2018)
- Best Suburb in Texas (CNBC, 2018)
- #2 Best Place to Live in America (Money, 2017)
2022 Facts and Figures Highlights
Demographics (2022)
View the annual Facts and Figures Highlights (PDF) for more demographic information.
Demographic | Data |
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Population | 109,039 |
Median age | 35.5 |
Median household income | $112,603 |
Median home value | $367,861 |
Total single-family units | 30,945 |
Allen ISD enrollment | 21,738 |
Adults with a high school diploma | 96.6% |
Adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher | 59% |
Registered voters | 68,732 |
History
Caddo and Comanche tribes lived in the region before immigrants of European descent came to Allen in the 1840s. The original township of Allen was located along the Houston and Texas Central Railroad. It was named for Ebenezer Allen, a former attorney general of Texas and one of the promoters of the railroad. The first train robbery in Texas took place in Allen on February 22, 1878 by Sam Bass and his associates.
In 1907 the Texas Traction Company purchased land on the west side of the Houston and Texas Central Railroad track to build the Interurban line. A devastating fire destroyed most of the business district between the Interurban tracks and the railroad in 1915. The Interurban closed in 1948 and the population of Allen declined to 400 in 1950.
Allen was officially incorporated in 1953. US 75 was built in 1960, launching decades of continuous growth.
History Resources
Video: The Tales of Allen
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We need your input! Rank potential bond projects related to streets, parks, downtown and more
Share your thoughts on priorities identified for potential 2023 bond funds. Surveys are open through noon on Thursday, June 8 on Engage.CityofAllen.org. -
Volunteer on a City board or committee
Applications are open through June 28! Terms begin on Oct. 1 Applicants are encouraged to attend at least one meeting of the board or committee they wish to join. -
City of Allen welcomes new mayor, councilmember
On May 23, the residents of Allen came together to honor and welcome their newly elected officials. Mayor Baine Brooks and Councilmember Place No. 2 Tommy Baril were elected on May 6 and sworn in during the May 23 council meeting. -
Information on Collin County runoff election
June 10, 2023 - Joint General and Special Runoff Election -
Funds available to support families of victims
Communities Foundation of Texas and VictimsFirst have created fund opportunities to support the families of victims and those wounded. -
Library Wins TMLDA Award of Excellence for Ninth Consecutive Year
The Allen Public Library has received the 2022 Achievement of Library Excellence Award from the Texas Municipal Library Directors Association. Read on... -
Supported by Allen EDC, Omnilife chooses Allen for US headquarters
Allen will soon be the US home base for Omnilife USA Inc., a global leader in the manufacture, marketing and distribution of nutritional supplements and other health products.