Dallas-Fort Worth metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Allen, TX
$560,000Median listing price
CollinArea
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About Allen
Allen is a northern DFW suburb in Collin County, about 20 miles north of downtown Dallas (per Wikipedia, read September 24, 2026). Population was 104,627 at the 2020 census (est.
Home prices in Allen
The median listing price in Allen is $560,000.
Top places in Allen
- Watters Creek at Montgomery Farm — mixed-use village with shops, dining, and a central green.
- Allen Premium Outlets — large outlet mall off US-75.
- Credit Union of Texas Event Center (formerly Allen Event Center) — concerts and the Allen Americans hockey team (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Celebration Park — large community park with sports fields and trails.
- The Courses at Watters Creek — public golf.
Commuting from Allen
- Approximate drive to downtown Dallas: ~35–45 minutes via US-75 (approximate; longer at peak).
- Approximate drive to downtown Fort Worth: ~60–70 minutes via SH-121/Sam Rayburn Tollway and I-35W (approximate).
Allen FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Allen, TX?
The median listing price in Allen is $560,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Allen, TX?
Approximate drive to downtown Dallas: ~35–45 minutes via US-75 (approximate; longer at peak).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.