"Money Magazine" has published its annual survey of America's Best Small Towns in the 12th July 2010, the award of Allen, Texas 16th position in the field of the table. Allen, communities 84.000, located just 30 minutes north of Dallas into a thriving DFW Metroplex.
Allen Met the stringent criteria for "best"status of
In a world where news is often filled with tremendous property reports and other stories about foreclosure from moving, "Money" article was a happy reminder. Strong, healthy communities such as Allen, with a robust economy and high standard of living there and growing in America.
"Money" examined 746 cities with populations under 100,000. Locales with a significant loss of jobs, low wages, and prices of housing, poor schools and high crime were immediately eliminated.
other communities, including Allen, Texas, offers affordable real estate choices in secure areas with different populations, excellent health care, and above average arts and leisure amenities.
"Money" visit every town and talked to residents, estimates of first-hand as "a simplicity of life criteria, as well as the traffic density of air quality. on-the-ground surveys are also an attempt to gain a sense of the intangible assets that create community "spirit "that sets one city over another.
Allen, simplicity of life and spirit of the community
Allen has more than fulfilled the criteria for ease of living with an extremely high local spirit and sense of community pride. a remarkable set of achievements supported the recognition of "Money Magazine" - the fact that it was the kind of thing families want to hear when you start looking for homes to buy
.Fifteen of the public school campuses in Allen Independent School District wearing "exemplary" rating from Texas Education Agency. (Allen will move into those children in the community known to the police in the community and the high quality of life .)
strong economic numbers for Allen
Economics, Allen looks more attractive, boasting a stable local economy, even amid ongoing recession:
- Median annual family income stands at $ 115,686 for 2010.
- sales tax is 6.35%.
- Employment growth in Allen for 2000-2009 was 83.41%.
- the median house price was $ 204,264
Located 23 miles north of Dallas in the U.S. in 75, Allen residents can easily draw on the wider opportunities provided by the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, which is 12 largest metro economy in the world, the fourth largest workforce in the United States. (Dallas is the third largest city in the state of Texas and ninth in the nation .)
Metropolitan opportunities, small town living
While Allen residents enjoy all the benefits of small town living, they are also centrally located for excellent access to all the Metroplex has to offer, including:
- 14 colleges, universities or professional schools within 30 miles
- 3448 restaurants within 15 miles
- 38 theaters within 15 miles
- 154 public golf courses within 30 miles
- 41 libraries within 15 miles
- 5 nationally accredited museums within 30 miles of
and, of course, all sports fans in North Texas are looking forward to 2011 when the Super Bowl will host the Cowboys stadium in Arlington.
Demographics Impressive, good mobility
Allen's racial diversity index of 88.6, compared favorably with the national average of 100 With an average age of 32.4, about 82% of the population has completed or in progress fulfilling a college degree. About 74% of the population are married.
average commute time for Allen residents is 27.6 minutes, with only 23% of the population faces driving 45 minutes or longer. Long distance travel needs meets the DFW International Airport, located halfway between Dallas and Fort Worth, facility, which occupies the seventh in the world in passenger volume.
"Money" on the money about Allen
"Money Magazine" rankings will no doubt serve as an index for home buyers considering relocating to the area of North Texas Metroplex and Dallas-Fort Worth in particular.
As a potential customer research "bedroom " communities that are located in neighborhoods and cities, much more goes into the decision to buy or rent a home than just real estate prices and structural factors such as numbers of bedrooms and bathrooms.
Allen relocation means moving to a new home with new abilities and a strong community of energy. In this sense, "Money" could not be more "in the money" in the appointment of Allen, Texas one of the best small towns in America.
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