Allen, Texas sits about 20 miles north of downtown Dallas in Collin County, offering the accessibility of a major metro without the noise that comes with it. The city was founded in 1872 as a Houston and Texas Central Railway stop and named after politician Ebenezer Allen, and that railroad heritage still runs through its identity. Today, Allen is a well-established suburb with a population topping 120,000 and a strong local economy anchored by corporate employers, retail corridors, and proximity to the broader Dallas-Fort Worth job market.
The Watters Creek district serves as a lively mixed-use hub, while the Twin Creeks area offers a quieter, more residential feel with green space nearby. The Credit Union of Texas Event Center draws entertainment and sporting events to the city year-round. Each June, the Allen USA Celebration brings roughly 100,000 visitors together for one of the largest fireworks displays in the state.
