Moving to Allen, TX — Near Dallas
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Suburb near Dallas-Fort Worth
Moving to Allen, TX puts you on the US-75 corridor between Plano and McKinney, in a city of 113,447 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2025) that has grown 8.4% since 2020 and spends seriously on its schools. The clearest sign is Eagle Stadium: Allen ISD's football stadium opened in August 2012, cost $59.6 million and seats 18,000 (ABC News, August 2012).
Allen ISD enrolled 20,092 students in 2025-26 (txschools.gov). Day to day, Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm is the walkable shopping and dining district, Allen Premium Outlets pulls shoppers from around the region, and The Edge Skate Park, Celebration Park and a citywide trail network cover the outdoor side.
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Official Texas Education Agency A–F accountability rating (2025–26). See every Dallas district compared →
Allen Schools & Cost Snapshot
The buy-in, in one line
Allen ISD earns an A in the official 2025-26 TEA accountability ratings (an A on Niche), at a ~$1.13 school-tax rate and a ~$460,000 median home. Allen delivers an A-rated single-high-school district.
| School district | Allen ISD |
|---|---|
| Official TEA rating (2025-26) | A |
| Niche composite grade | A |
| School-district tax rate (per $100) | $1.1258 |
| Median home price | $464,100 |
| Median rent | $1,700/mo |
Sources: official TEA 2025–26 A–F accountability ratings (txschools.gov, released Aug 14 2026); Niche composite grade; school-district tax rate per $100 (county appraisal district); median home value (U.S. Census, ACS 2020-2024) and rent (our suburb and neighborhood profiles). Compare all Dallas districts →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How are the schools in Allen?
Allen ISD is highly rated and serves the entire city with a unified school district. The district features strong academics, extensive extracurricular programs, and state-of-the-art facilities including the well-known Eagle Stadium. Allen High School offers numerous AP courses and competitive athletics.
What shopping and dining is available in Allen?
Allen features the Allen Premium Outlets with over 100 designer and name-brand stores, the Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm mixed-use development with shops and restaurants, and numerous dining options along US-75. The city also has Village at Allen and The Shops at Allen Station.
What recreational facilities does Allen offer?
Allen has an extensive parks system including The Edge Skate Park, Celebration Park with sports fields and playgrounds, an indoor ice rink at the Allen Event Center, and the Allen Community Ice Rink. The city also features over 60 miles of hike and bike trails connecting neighborhoods and parks.
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