Information about Allen, Texas
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If you're looking for an apartment in a growing, dynamic community known for its great schools and activities, then you'll love living in Allen.
Allen apartments are located in Collin County about 20 miles north of Dallas and are bordered by the affluent communities of Plano, McKinney and Frisco. Allen is one of the fastest growing communities in the nation with a pro-business stance and a strong workforce. Its proximity to the Telecom Corridor makes the community attractive to high-tech and telecommunications companies, as well as health care and defense contractors. Major employers in the area include the Allen Independent School District, Atrion, Xtera Communications, Sage Telecom and Presbyterian Hospital.
When you rent an apartment in Allen, you're always near beautifully maintained greenspaces. In fact, Allen has 700 acres of parks, 40 miles of hiking and nature trails and five recreational facilities. The city maintains a public 27-hole golf course, Chase Oaks Golf Club. But the city's claim to fame is its scenic creekside trail system popular with bicyclists and runners. In fact, Allen is one of six cities participating in an award-winning plan to interconnect trails (joining Plano, Richardson, McKinney, Frisco and Garland) and eventually expand to join the regional Veloweb, a multi-county bike trail system for both commuters and enthusiasts. Remember, this is Lance Armstrong country!
Allen apartments are in the rapidly growing and well-respected Allen Independent School District that includes 13 elementary schools, three middle schools, a freshman center and a high school. Significantly, eight schools received Exemplary status and another eight earned a Recognized rating under the accountability standards set by the Texas Education Agency. Ready for that next step? Nearby higher education institutions include Collin County Community College, the University of Dallas and Southern Methodist University.
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