All About Allen Texas

About the City of Allen

Allen Texas is a city in Collin County, located north of Dallas. Representing the growth of the Dallas suburbs, in the past seven years Allen’s population has nearly doubled according to census numbers. The city has been growing since the 1970’s with the construction of the DFW International Airport along with the economic growth of Dallas. Compared to the rest of the country, Allen Texas has a 13.18% lower cost of living and the median home cost is $195,000. On top of these great statistics, there has also been a recent job increase in Allen’s economy. Allen TX real estate is clearly a steal!

Things to Do in Allen Texas

For the recreation lovers in Allen, Bethany Lakes Park features two ponds, picnic tables, walking trails and playground. Furthermore, visitors like to also relax at Chase Oaks Golf Club, a municipally owned 18-hole golf course. But if you’d rather maintain a fast-paced life and are an extreme sports enthusiast, you must go to the Edge at Allen Station, which includes the largest outdoor skate park in Texas.

If you’d rather relax on your down town, a visit is in order for the Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium, an indoor swimming facility that features a leisure pool, water slide, play equipment, a spinning vortex and lazy river. For those who enjoy a leisurely day of shopping, residents can go to the Allen Outlet Mall to look through 50 stores ranging from Nike to Liz Claiborne. Allen offers prime shopping options as well as entertainment to satisfy everyone.

The Schools of Allen

Allen Texas is served by Allen Independent School District. The district has 11 elementary schools, three middle schools, one freshman campus, and one high school. The Allen Independent School District educates more than 15,000 students and is nationally recognized for its curriculum and technology initiatives. Eight Allen ISD campuses were rated as Exemplary, eight earned a Recognized rating and two were rated as Academically Acceptable by the TEA for its spring 2007 TAKS scores. Allen Texas is also served by Lovejoy ISD.

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