What are the schools like in Allen, TX?

Allen is served primarily by ALLEN ISD. The district operates 16 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.2:1.

What is the median household income in Allen?

The median household income in Allen, TX is $121,259 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Allen, TX?

Allen has an average high temperature of 55.5°F in January and 95.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.6 inches.

Allen, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Allen, TX affordable or expensive?

Allen's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Allen is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $390,200 and the median rent is $1,747 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Allen, TX?

Allen has a violent crime rate of 106.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 878.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Allen, TX a Good Place to Live?

Allen is a mid-sized city of 105,444 in Texas, with a median household income of $121,259 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Allen stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Allen is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Allen city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.3

Allen's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Allen costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Allen, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$390,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,747	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$121,259	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Allen's violent crime rate is 106.4 per 100,000 residents — 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

106.4 /100k

Property Crime

878.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Allen is served primarily by ALLEN ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Allen, TX	National Avg
School District	ALLEN ISD	—
Elementary Schools	16	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	55.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Allen sees average highs of 55.5°F in January and 95.0°F in July, with 40.8 inches of annual precipitation and 2.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Allen, TX
Average High — January	55.5°F
Average High — July	95.0°F
Annual Precipitation	40.8"
Annual Snowfall	2.6"

Demographics

Metric	Allen, TX	National Avg
Population	105,444	—
Median Age	37.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	57.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	11.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.3%	18.9%
Asian	19.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.9%	22.2%
65 and over	10.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Allen

Allen, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

75013

Allen vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Allen, TX affordable or expensive?

Allen's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Allen roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $390,200 and median rent is $1,747/month.

What is the crime rate in Allen, TX?

Allen's violent crime rate is 106.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 878.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Allen?

Public schools in Allen are operated by ALLEN ISD. The district has 16 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. 55.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Allen, TX a good place to live?

Allen, TX has a population of 105,444, a median household income of $121,259, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Allen?

Allen averages 55.5°F in January and 95.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.8 inches with about 2.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Allen?

Allen, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75013.

What is the population of Allen?

The population of Allen, Texas is 105,444 with a median age of 37.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Allen?

Key numbers for living in Allen: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $390,200, median household income $121,259, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Allen side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.