Neighborhood in Allen, Collin County

Living in Spring Meadow, Allen

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14th of 24areas in Allen
Overall score 89 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Allen overall: A+

Spring Meadow is a neighborhood in Allen, TX, home to about 3,000 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 14th 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
  • Getting around scores low (18 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.2 mi
Pharmacy0.3 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.2 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.4 mi

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

Population
2,980
Median rent
$2,070
Median home value
$466,000
Household income
$114,500
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
39%
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What it's like to live in Spring Meadow

Spring Meadow is a neighborhood in Allen with about 3,000 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2007), a mix of owners and renters and 38% of households with children.

Our grade for Spring Meadow is A. That puts it 14th of 24 areas we grade in Allen, a city that gets an A+ overall.

Pros of living in Spring Meadow

  • 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 0.2 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Spring Meadow

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Spring Meadow report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade D+

    Median rent $2,070, homes cost 4.1x income.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $114,500, 2.7% unemployed.

    83 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 27 min, 28% work from home.

    18 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    68% have a bachelor’s degree.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B-

    10% of adults uninsured.

    59 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    39% of homes owner-occupied.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Spring Meadow compared with Allen

Better than Allen

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 68%11 points higher than Allen (57%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 49%5 points lower than Allen (54%)
  • People below the poverty line: 2.6%3 points lower than Allen (6.1%)

Worse than Allen

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 39%31 points lower than Allen (69%)
  • Home value to income: 4.1x15% higher than Allen (3.5x)
  • Median household income: $114,50013% lower than Allen ($130,901)

Closest public schools

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

  • AJames and Margie Marion ElementaryElementary, Allen ISD1 mi
  • ALowery Freshman CenterMiddle, Allen ISD1.2 mi
  • AAllen High SchoolHigh, Allen ISD0.9 mi

Cost of living in Spring Meadow

Median rent in Spring Meadow is $2,070 a month, 7% higher than the Allen median. A household would need about $83,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $466,000, about the same as the Allen median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,025 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAllenTexas
Median rent7% higher than Allen$2,070$1,932$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Allen$466,000$464,100$283,800
Home value to income15% higher than Allen4.1x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent5 points lower than Allen49%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them31 points lower than Allen39%69%63%
Vacant homes3 points lower than Allen1.4%4.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Allen200720031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,025
Mortgage payment
$2,551
Property tax
$474
Median rent, for comparison
$2,070

Based on a $466,000 home in Spring Meadow, 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 income13% lower than Allen$114,500$130,901$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Allen2.7%3.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line3 points lower than Allen2.6%6.1%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher11 points higher than Allen68%57%34%
Average commute4% lower than Allen27 min28 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Allen28%27%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Allen0%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 floodingHigh
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Spring Meadow

Under 1823%
18 to 3428%
35 to 6440%
65 and over9.0%
Race and ethnicity
White55%
Hispanic or Latino7.5%
Black19%
Asian16%
Other or more than one race2.1%

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. 3A+Allen NorthMedian rent $2,590
  4. 4A+Cumberland CrossingMedian rent $2,610
  5. 5A+Oak RidgeMedian rent $2,420
  6. 6A+SilhouetteMedian rent $2,860
  7. 7AGlendover ParkMedian rent $1,870
  8. 8ATwin CreeksMedian rent $1,920

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A-North Round RockRound Rock
  2. APondera PointThe Woodlands
  3. ACollege Court PlaceHouston

Questions about Spring Meadow

Is Spring Meadow a good place to live?

Spring Meadow is a neighborhood in Allen, TX, home to about 3,000 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 14th 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 Spring Meadow?

Renters in Spring Meadow pay a median of $2,070 a month, 7% higher than the Allen median. The median home is worth $466,000, about the same as the Allen median. A median home costs 4.1x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Allen.

What schools serve Spring Meadow?

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 Spring Meadow 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.