Allen Real Estate

Yes! Allen ISD is A+ rated and consistently ranked among the top school districts in Texas. The district is known for academic excellence, state championship athletics, and strong fine arts programs. What makes Allen unique is the 'One Town, One Team' philosophy - maintaining a single massive high school rather than splitting creates a unified community spirit and world-class facilities like Eagle Stadium and a collegiate-level performing arts center.

Allen currently has the highest days on market among Dallas suburbs at 79 days, compared to the regional average. Combined with 396-457 active listings (up 8.24% year-over-year) and a 6% price decline to a median of $501,517, this inventory surplus creates exceptional buyer conditions. Sellers are more motivated to negotiate, and buyers have time to be selective and secure favorable terms.

Allen ISD maintains a single massive high school (Allen High School) rather than splitting into multiple schools as the city grows. This creates a unified town identity where everyone rallies behind one team, creating the quintessential Friday Night Lights experience. The concentration of resources allows for world-class facilities like the $60 million Eagle Stadium and collegiate-level performing arts center that would be diluted across multiple campuses.

Allen is famous for Eagle Stadium, its $60 million high school football venue, and the championship Allen Eagles athletics program. It's also known for excellent A+ rated schools, the 'One Town, One Team' community spirit, Watters Creek resort-style shopping and dining, Allen Premium Outlets regional retail draw, and family-friendly master-planned neighborhoods.

Allen offers similar quality A+ rated schools and amenities as Plano but often at lower price points, especially in 2026 with the 6% price decline. Allen has a unified community identity from its single high school model and slightly smaller-town feel while still providing excellent access to shopping (Allen Premium Outlets, Watters Creek), dining, and employment. The current market conditions with 79 days on market give buyers more negotiation power than in neighboring cities.

Allen has seen a 182% increase in middle housing (townhomes and duplexes), significantly expanding entry-level options. Twin home communities near US-75 offer more affordable entry points into Allen ISD, while still providing access to world-class schools and amenities. The inventory surplus in 2026 also means more negotiation room on starter homes.

Allen is about 25 miles north of downtown Dallas via US-75. The commute is typically 30-40 minutes during non-peak hours and 50-70 minutes during rush hour. It's centrally located between Plano, McKinney, and Frisco with direct north-south access, though US-75 can experience significant rush hour congestion.