Allen, TX
Overall Livability
83
out of 100
π
83
Livability
π°
71
Affordability
π
90
Educational Attainment
π‘
90
Crime & Safety
β
β
Weather
City Overview
Population
105,444
Median Age
38
Median Income
$121,259
Poverty Rate
5%
Housing
Median Home Value
$390,200
Median Monthly Rent
$1,747
Homeownership Rate
71%
Rental Market
Renter Burden Rate
45%
Share of renters paying 30%+ of income on rent
Educational Attainment
High School Diploma or Higher96%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher55%
Internet & Commute
Households with Broadband97%
Average Commute Time
30 min
π
Crime & Safety
Violent Crime (per 1k)
1.16
Property Crime (per 1k)
8.63
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Pros
- βVery affordable cost of living
- βHighly educated population
- βLow crime rate
- βExcellent broadband internet access
- βStrong homeownership community
Cons
- No notable cons yet
Population by Age
Under 18
26%
18β34
20%
35β54
31%
55β64
12%
65+
10%
Key Facts
- Population
- 105,444
- Median Income
- $121,259
- Median Rent
- $1,747
- Median Home Value
- $390,200
- Median Age
- 37.8
- Homeownership
- 71%
- Broadband Access
- 97%
- Avg Commute
- 30 min
Nearby Cities
- Plano10 km
- McKinney10 km
- Frisco15 km
- Richardson16 km
- Garland23 km
Featured In Rankings
- #6Most Livable Cities in America (2026)
- #12Safest Cities in America (2026)
- #3Cities with the Best Internet Access (2026)
- #11Best Cities for Remote Workers (2026)
- #24Best Cities for Families (2026)
- #14Best Cities for Software Developers (2026)
- #19Best Cities for Tech Workers (2026)
- #15Best Cities for Healthcare Workers (2026)
- #18Best Cities for Teachers (2026)
- #21Best Cities for Lawyers (2026)
- #22Best Cities for Accountants (2026)
- #17Best Cities for Marketing Professionals (2026)
- #25Best Cities for Retail Managers (2026)
- #22Best Cities for Hospitality Workers (2026)
- #15Best Cities for Counselors (2026)
Other Cities in Texas
- Tyler106,440
- Wichita Falls102,482
- Edinburg100,964
- Sugar Land110,077
- San Angelo99,422
Score Breakdown
- Affordability
- 71
- Educational Attainment
- 90
- Crime & Safety
- 90
- Weather
- β