Allen, Texas
Allen is a city of 110,265 people in Collin County, Texas, founded in 1953.
Why visit Allen
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 91 parks and trails, 260 places to eat, 16 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cinemark Allen 16, Cinemark Legacy XD Movie Theater, Allen Water Station and Plano Station, Texas Electric Railway.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 96°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Allen
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Allen
Allen is a city in Collin County, Texas, United States, and a northern suburb in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. Its population was 104,627 at the 2020 census, and the United States Census Bureau estimated it at 113,447 as of July 1, 2025. The city is about 23 miles (37 km) north of downtown Dallas.
From the Wikipedia article Allen, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Cinemark Legacy XD Movie Theater
Cinema and theater · 2.7 mi
7201 Central Expressway, Plano
"Based on movie showtimes"
Moviehouse & Eatery McKinney
Cinema and theater · 3.3 mi
8450 State Highway 121, McKinney
Museums and landmarks12
Allen Water Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic district in Allen, Collin County, Texas
Plano Station, Texas Electric Railway
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.2 mi
Historic place in Plano, Collin County, Texas
Heard Natural Science Museum and Wildlife Sanctuary
Museum · 4.9 mi
Nature Reserve and Museum in Mckinney, TX
Southfork Ranch
Museum · 5.5 mi
Conference and event center located in Parker, Texas, U.S.
Parks, trails and playgrounds91
79 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes260
Bob's Steak & Chop House
Restaurant · Steak House · 2.7 mi
7220 State Highway 121, McKinney
Mo-Sa 16:00-22:00
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar
Restaurant · Japanese, Sushi · 3.0 mi
Conveyor-belt sushi
100 Legacy Drive
Mo-Th 00:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Canyon Bar & Grill
Restaurant · American, Bar And Grill · 1.1 mi
777 Watters Creek Boulevard, Allen
Mo-Su 11:00-23:00
ChopShop Sports Garage
Restaurant · American, Burger, Sandwich · 2.8 mi
7560 State Highway 121, McKinney
Su-Sa 11:00-02:00
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.6 mi
1306 West Exchange Parkway
Mo-Th,Su 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00
Hashi Japanese Kitchen
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.5 mi
1314 West McDermott Drive, Allen
Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00, Sa-Su 11:00-22:00
Local Good Coffee Co
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.9 mi
201 Legacy Drive, Plano
Mo,We,Fr 06:00-17:00; Tu,Th,Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 07:00-15:00
248 more on the map.
Where to stay16
Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Convention Center
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
777 Watters Creek Boulevard, Allen
Churches and places of worship26
Suncreek United Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 2.0 mi
1517 West McDermott Drive
Radha Krishna Temple of Dallas
Place of worship · 1.0 mi
1450 North Watters Road, allen
Christ the Servant Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.5 mi
821 South Greenville Avenue
CityBridge Community Church
Church · Nondenominational · 3.3 mi
6400 K Avenue, Plano
Shopping51
Gas and EV charging36
Schools, colleges and libraries77
Healthcare41
Raintree Healthcare: Pediatrics & Family Medicine
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
919 Medical Drive, Allen
Map of Allen
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 34°F | 2.7 in |
| Feb | 60°F | 38°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 68°F | 46°F | 3.5 in |
| Apr | 75°F | 53°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 83°F | 62°F | 4.8 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 70°F | 3.6 in |
| Jul | 95°F | 74°F | 2.0 in |
| Aug | 96°F | 73°F | 1.7 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 66°F | 2.8 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 54°F | 4.4 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 44°F | 3.2 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 36°F | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mckinney Muni Ap (7 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Collin County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2008-09-10: Hurricane Ike (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Addison Airport (ADS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Plano 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- McKinney 7 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Frisco 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- Richardson 10 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Garland 14 mi south, about 22 min by car
- Carrollton 15 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Lewisville 18 mi west, about 28 min by car
- Dallas 22 mi south, about 36 min by car
- Irving 24 mi southwest, about 39 min by car
- Mesquite 25 mi south, about 40 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- AllexTX Aerial, Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Allen, Texas Train Water Station, MeekMark, CC BY-SA 3.0
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