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Allen, TX

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Allen, TX

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 69
Population107,684
Foreign Born9.0%
Population Density4,081people per mi²
Median Age38.5 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

158/100

58% above national average

B-

The Real Cost of Living in Allen, Texas

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $30k$56k
Comfortable $84k$123k
Luxury $197k+$305k+
Elite (Top 5%) $232k+$359k+
Affordability Ratio

105%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean97%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
12
Poor
0
Negative
3

Groceries

8 within 10 miles

0.7mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.5mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

0.5mi

Airport

DFW — Dallas/Fort Worth International

25.7mi

Post Office

USPS — 304 West Boyd Drive, Allen

0.3mi

Critical Amenities

Golf8Nearest 2.6 mi
Camping4Nearest 26.4 mi
Marina1Nearest 8.9 mi
Winery1Nearest 10 mi
Ice Rink2Nearest 1.7 mi
Gun Range2Nearest 9.4 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$129k+6.5%
72% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$916k
40% above US avg
College Educated
56.1%
60% above US avg
WFH
24.8%
73% above US avg
Homeownership
69.8%
7% above US avg
Median Home
$430k
53% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 86% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
7.7
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−20.6%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−23.9%
Homicide
0.01 / 1k Residents80% below state avg
Robbery
0.08 / 1k Residents85% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.57 / 1k Residents76% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−17.4%
Burglary
0.49 / 1k Residents80% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
6.15 / 1k Residents52% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.35 / 1k Residents86% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+10Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Allen, Texas
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.6% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (220% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season271 days341 frost-free
Annual Rainfall59.5"
Elevation666 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor24 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor4,081/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A-
Good4 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorTornado, Inland Flooding, Hail, Cold Wave, Heat Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 355 mi · coast 254 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$716.3M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityPlano285k people are 6.3 mi away
Nearest Major AirportDFW26 mi away
Distance to State Capital206 miAustin, TX
Nearest Prison6.9 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T10:28:52.000Z

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