Neighborhood in Allen, Collin County

Living in Allen North, Allen

A+

3rd of 24areas in Allen
Overall score 97 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Allen overall: A+

Allen North is a neighborhood in Allen, TX, home to about 3,900 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 24 areas we score in Allen. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Tornado risk is very high
  • Hail risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.6 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.8 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
3,920
Median rent
$2,590
Median home value
$362,000
Household income
$170,900
Average commute
34 min
Homes owned
89%
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What it's like to live in Allen North

Allen North is a neighborhood in Allen with about 3,900 residents, homes built around 1999, mostly owner-occupied (89%) and 38% of households with children.

It grades A+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 24 areas in Allen, which grades A+ overall.

Pros of living in Allen North

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $170,900, 31% higher than the Allen median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Allen North

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,590, 34% higher than the Allen median.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 34 minutes, against 28 for Allen as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Allen North report card

Each grade compares Allen North with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C-

    Median rent $2,590, homes cost 2.1x income.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A

    Median household income $170,900, 1.8% unemployed.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 92 of 100 on the state rating.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 79 violent crimes per 100k, 709 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade A

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D+

    Average commute 34 min, 2.9% work from home.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    68% have a bachelor’s degree.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    8.3% of adults uninsured.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B

    89% of homes owner-occupied.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Allen North compared with Allen

Better than Allen

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 89%19 points higher than Allen (69%)
  • Home value to income: 2.1x40% lower than Allen (3.5x)
  • Median household income: $170,90031% higher than Allen ($130,901)

Worse than Allen

  • Median rent: $2,59034% higher than Allen ($1,932)
  • Average commute: 34 min20% higher than Allen (28 min)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 61%7 points higher than Allen (54%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • AJames and Margie Marion ElementaryElementary, Allen ISD0.4 mi
  • ALowery Freshman CenterMiddle, Allen ISD1.3 mi
  • AAllen High SchoolHigh, Allen ISD1.1 mi

Cost of living in Allen North

Median rent in Allen North is $2,590 a month, 34% higher than the Allen median. A household would need about $104,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $362,000, 22% lower than the Allen median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,563 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAllenTexas
Median rent34% higher than Allen$2,590$1,932$1,403
Median home value22% lower than Allen$362,000$464,100$283,800
Home value to income40% lower than Allen2.1x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent7 points higher than Allen61%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them19 points higher than Allen89%69%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Allen7.1%4.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Allen199920031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,563
Mortgage payment
$1,981
Property tax
$581
Median rent, for comparison
$2,590

Based on a $362,000 home in Allen North, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereAllenTexas
Median household income31% higher than Allen$170,900$130,901$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Allen1.8%3.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Allen2.7%6.1%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11 points higher than Allen68%57%34%
Average commute20% higher than Allen34 min28 min27 min
Workers who work from home24 points lower than Allen2.9%27%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points higher than Allen3.7%1.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Allen100%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Allen North

Under 1817%
18 to 3432%
35 to 6441%
65 and over10%
Race and ethnicity
White13%
Hispanic or Latino14%
Black57%
Asian16%
Other or more than one race0%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Allen

  1. 1A+The Park At Montgomery Farm
  2. 2A+Cypress MeadowsMedian rent $1,850
  3. 4A+Cumberland CrossingMedian rent $2,610
  4. 5A+Oak RidgeMedian rent $2,420
  5. 6A+SilhouetteMedian rent $2,860
  6. 7AGlendover ParkMedian rent $1,870
  7. 8ATwin CreeksMedian rent $1,920
  8. 9AShaddock ParkMedian rent $1,900

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A+WoodcrestHouston
  2. A+ChimneystoneSugar Land
  3. A+ArrowheadSan Antonio

Questions about Allen North

Is Allen North a good place to live?

Allen North is a neighborhood in Allen, TX, home to about 3,900 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 24 areas we score in Allen. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Allen North?

Median rent in Allen North is $2,590 a month, 34% higher than the Allen median. The median home is worth $362,000, 22% lower than the Allen median. A median home costs 2.1x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Allen.

What schools serve Allen North?

The closest rated public schools are James and Margie Marion Elementary (elementary, rated A), Lowery Freshman Center (middle, rated A) and Allen High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Allen North name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.