Collin County · US 75 corridor
Living in Allen
Allen is a polished, mid-sized suburb with 1990s–2000s homes, strong retail and a central position on US 75.
Home typesSingle-family, Townhome
Home ageMostly 1990s–2010s
LotsStandard suburban lots
HOAHOAs common, typically moderate dues
School districtsAllen ISD, Lovejoy ISD (parts), Plano ISD (parts)
Getting around
US 75 runs straight to Richardson and Dallas. SH 121 reaches Frisco and Legacy.
- Downtown Dallas ~30 min 25 mi
- Legacy West (Plano) ~20 min 12 mi
- DFW Airport ~46 min 34 mi
- Downtown Fort Worth ~62 min 54 mi
Off-peak drive estimates from OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM), measured from each area's center on 2026-10-21. Rush hour is often much longer.
2025 property tax rates
| Location | City | School district | County | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen (Collin County, Allen ISD) | 0.4154 | 1.1258 | 0.2306 | 1.7718% |
2025 tax rates per $100 of value, from Republic Title's 2025 DFW Area Tax Rates (compiled from county appraisal districts). County column includes county, community college and hospital districts where they apply. Excludes MUD/PID and special districts, and is before homestead exemptions.
Strengths
- Central US 75 location
- Good retail and parks
- Mostly established, move-in-ready homes
Tradeoffs
- Limited new-build land
- US 75 peak congestion
- Competitive at popular price points
Nearby
Watters Creek, Allen Premium Outlets, Allen Event Center, Celebration Park
Development watch
Mixed-use along US 75 and SH 121.