Apartments for rent in Allen, TX

Allen is a small city in Texas with a population of just under 97,000. Families with children will feel right at home, as kids aged 5-14 account for an above-average percentage of the community, while young professionals feature less prominently in the demographics. Overall, the city's residents, at an average age of just over 34, skew younger than most cities in Texas. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 76% of residents own their homes. With an average rent of $1,451 a month, exceeding the state average by $422/month, relatively high rent costs could play a role in the higher levels of ownership.

Allen residents have an average commute of about 31 minutes, slower than the state average of about 27 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the typical mode of getting to work, selected by 45% of residents, while public transit is not used widely. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.

Allen has a high percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 11% possess a Master's or a Doctoral degree. In addition, 21% have earned a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average. If you're looking for a variety of career options, Allen has them in spades. The five most common industries are retail, scientific, manufacturing, education, and healthcare. Combined, these industries make up 29% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the city's residents work in management, making it the top profession in the city. Allen workers earn an average annual income of about $114K, more than the Texas average. The city's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345.