Neighborhood in Allen, Collin County

Living in Suncreek, Allen

A-

16th of 24areas in Allen
Overall score 88 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Allen overall: A+

Suncreek is a neighborhood in Allen, TX, home to about 2,700 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 16th of 24 areas we score in Allen. It does best on internet access and worst on cost of living.

  • Pricey
  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (17 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe0.7 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library2.1 mi

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

Population
2,680
Median rent
$1,820
Median home value
$581,000
Household income
$130,200
Average commute
21 min
Homes owned
81%
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What it's like to live in Suncreek

Suncreek is a neighborhood in Allen with about 2,700 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2003), mostly owner-occupied (81%) and 23% of households with children.

It grades A- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 16th of 24 areas in Allen, which grades A+ overall.

Pros of living in Suncreek

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 2 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.5 miles away.

Cons of living in Suncreek

  • Higher unemployment. 8.5% of the labor force is out of work, against 3.7% across Allen.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and hail as very high in this part of town.

Suncreek report card

Each grade compares Suncreek 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 $1,820, homes cost 4.5x income.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $130,200, 8.5% unemployed.

    74 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B+

    Nearby schools average 86 of 100 on the state rating.

    74 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 B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade B

    Average commute 21 min, 25% work from home.

    69 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    74% have a bachelor’s degree.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    7.3% of adults uninsured.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade B-

    81% of homes owner-occupied.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Suncreek compared with Allen

Better than Allen

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 74%16 points higher than Allen (57%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 81%12 points higher than Allen (69%)
  • Average commute: 21 min23% lower than Allen (28 min)

Worse than Allen

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 71%17 points higher than Allen (54%)
  • Home value to income: 4.5x26% higher than Allen (3.5x)
  • Unemployment rate: 8.5%5 points higher than Allen (3.7%)

Closest public schools

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

  • ABeverly ElementaryElementary, Plano ISD0.7 mi
  • AEreckson MiddleMiddle, Allen ISD0.7 mi
  • CClark High SchoolHigh, Plano ISD2.6 mi

Cost of living in Suncreek

Median rent in Suncreek is $1,820 a month, 6% lower than the Allen median. A household would need about $73,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $581,000, 25% higher than the Allen median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,862 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereAllenTexas
Median rent6% lower than Allen$1,820$1,932$1,403
Median home value25% higher than Allen$581,000$464,100$283,800
Home value to income26% higher than Allen4.5x3.5x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent17 points higher than Allen71%54%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them12 points higher than Allen81%69%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Allen6.5%4.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Allen200320031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,862
Mortgage payment
$3,180
Property tax
$682
Median rent, for comparison
$1,820

Based on a $581,000 home in Suncreek, 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 incomeAbout the same as Allen$130,200$130,901$78,476
Unemployment rate5 points higher than Allen8.5%3.7%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points lower than Allen0.6%6.1%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher16 points higher than Allen74%57%34%
Average commute23% lower than Allen21 min28 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points lower than Allen25%27%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Allen0.9%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 floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Suncreek

Under 1819%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6443%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White49%
Hispanic or Latino8.6%
Black5.6%
Asian26%
Other or more than one race11%

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. AEast RichardsonRichardson
  2. B+Kensington PlaceCarrollton
  3. ALakewoodDallas

Questions about Suncreek

Is Suncreek a good place to live?

Suncreek is a neighborhood in Allen, TX, home to about 2,700 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 16th of 24 areas we score in Allen. It does best on internet access and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Suncreek?

Median rent in Suncreek is $1,820 a month, 6% lower than the Allen median. The median home is worth $581,000, 25% higher than the Allen median. A median home costs 4.5x the median household income, compared with 3.5x across Allen.

What schools serve Suncreek?

The closest rated public schools are Beverly Elementary (elementary, rated A), Ereckson Middle (middle, rated A) and Clark High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Suncreek 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.