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Allen

Texas · DFW — Collin County
No Income TaxElite DanceWarmMid Cost
80
/ 100 match score

Allen is a larger Collin County suburb known for its exceptional school district and serious investment in athletics and arts. Close to the tech corridor and easy access into Dallas. Highly competitive high school sports and fine arts programs.

Match Score Breakdown
Cost of Living
13/20
Family Safety
16/20
State Tax Burden
10/10
Healthcare Quality
13/20
Dance Training
12/12
Musical Theater
6/8
Career / Remote
10/10
Financial Snapshot at $360K Income
State income tax
$0
Texas advantage
Est. after-tax income
$267,175
incl. FICA + federal
Annual living costs
$108,000
$90,000–$126,000 range
Annual surplus
+$159,175
King: 2.5×
FICA (7.65%)
$27,540/yr
Rent: 3BR family home
$2,200–$3,000/mo
Median SFH purchase
$530,000
Dance Training
Allen and Plano together form one of the strongest suburban dance ecosystems in Texas. Texas Ballet Theater feeder programs, multiple elite competition studios, Bruce Wood Dance proximity.
Healthcare
Texas Health Presbyterian Allen on-site. Children's Health and Baylor in Plano 10–15 minutes.
Career & Remote Work
Adjacent to the Telecom Corridor. Strong in-person tech job access. AT&T Fiber and Frontier gigabit throughout Allen.
Musical Theater
Strong
Allen ISD is nationally competitive in fine arts — theater departments have award-winning programs with dedicated performing arts centers and experienced directors. The Allen-Plano-Frisco corridor is the highest-density MT training cluster in north Texas with multiple elite studios and instructors with professional credits. Active UIL and private competition participation. Strong BFA pipeline — this corridor consistently produces students accepted into top programs.
Safety
Violent crime rate:140 per 100KVery Safe

US national average: ~370/100K. For cities with elevated rates, target specific suburban ISD neighborhoods — actual neighborhood crime is 40–60% below city average.

Internet Quality
Excellent1,000+ Mbps
AT&T Fiber and Frontier both compete in Allen. Collin County tech concentration has driven near-universal gigabit coverage.
Pros
  • +Allen ISD — top-rated, nationally recognized athletics and arts
  • +Collin County safety
  • +Tech corridor adjacent for in-person roles
  • +Strong competitive dance scene
  • +Excellent healthcare nearby
Cons
  • −Bigger city feel — less intimate than smaller suburbs
  • −US-75 traffic can be heavy
  • −Home prices rising quickly in Collin County
Quick Stats
School rating
9/10
Healthcare rating
8/10
Tech job market
excellent
Remote friendly
Yes

Financial estimates: $360K gross income, FICA 7.65% + federal MFJ 2026 brackets ($30K standard deduction). Texas has no state income tax. Does not include property tax (TX rates 1.5–2.5% of assessed value, varies by county) or HOA. Actual liability varies — consult a CPA.