Allen, Texas
About Allen
Set in the northern part of Texas, Allen is a mid-size city with an estimated population of 113,746. It stands among the 500 most populous places in the United States (#276 nationwide).
Officially, Allen is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 26.4 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,309 residents per square mile.
📰 Allen News Today
- 1814 Roundrock Dr Unit 1, Allen, TX 75002 Realtor.com · Aug 17
- Doyle Allen Miller Obituary (2026) - Granbury, TX - Wiley Funeral Home - Granbury Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Manuel Gomez III AL.com · Aug 7
- Allen Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Premier North Texas retail destination, The Village at Allen, changes hands jll.com · Apr 9
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Allen Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Allen — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Full urban amenities: dining, healthcare, education, and employment in one place.
- Serious economic gravity — one of the region's employment and cultural hubs.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Allen
- Andreas Prime Steaks & Seafood — steak house
- BJ's — american
- Bob's Steak & Chop House — steak house
- Brio — italian
- Canyon Bar & Grill — american
- Cheddar's — american
- Chepa's Mexican Grill — tex-mex
- ChopShop Sports Garage — american
- Durkin's Pizza — pizza
- Dutch Bros. Coffee — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Don Rodenbaugh Natatorium · Water park
- Claw City · Arcade
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Allen
- Connemara Meadow Preserve reviews ★
- Glendover Park reviews ★
- The Crape Myrtle Trails of McKinney reviews ★
- Veterans Memorial Park reviews ★
- Allen Station Park reviews ★
- Allenwood Park reviews ★
- Artistry Community Garden · Garden reviews ★
- Blackwater Creek Park reviews ★
- Bluestem Park reviews ★
- Bolin Park reviews ★
- Bridgewater Crossing reviews ★
- Central Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Allen
- ALLEN H S
- ALTON BOYD EL
- ALVIS C STORY EL
- COLLIN CO J J A E P
- D L ROUNTREE EL
- FLOSSIE FLOYD GREEN EL
- FRANCES E NORTON EL
- GENE M REED EL
- GEORGE J ANDERSON EL
- LOWERY FRESHMAN CENTER
- MAX O VAUGHAN EL
- PAT DILLARD SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT CENTER
- W E PETE FORD MIDDLE
- WALTER & LOIS CURTIS MIDDLE
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.