Living here
Nearest 4-year college9 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college6 mi
High school graduates95.8%
College graduates57.5%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Allen Economic Development Corporation
The Allen Economic Development Corporation is charged with recruiting and retaining quality business and industry that increase the tax base and bring quality jobs to the city. Our services include site selection assistance, custom research and connectivity to key resources.
state
Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state
Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes