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The Colony vs Allen

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The Colony
Collin Co. · $399K
79
B+ · Very Good
Allen
Collin Co. · $485K
86
A- · Great
Realust Score The ColonyAllen
Prosperity 77 85
Schools 82 89
Safety 78 84
Lifestyle 86 89
Market 78 76
Affordability 85 83
Commute 73 75
Growth 66 68
What's comingThe ColonyAllen
Projects on the way111
Under construction04
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year00
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HousingThe ColonyAllen
Median Home Price$399,293$485,393
Price Per Sq Ft$224$219
Starter Home Price$350,000$444,900
Premium Home Price$1,175,900$1,134,000
Sale To List Ratio96.4%97.7%
% Single Family77.5%73.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$2,212$2,689
Median Rent (1BR)$2,414$1,749
Median Rent (2BR)$3,644$4,643
Median Rent (3BR)$4,962$6,647
Rent Yoy Change0.9%-1%
Rental Vacancy Rate0.9%0.9%
Housing Affordability Score6.76.7
Avg Sq Ft2,366 sq ft2,544 sq ft
Avg Beds3.43.5
Avg HOA Fee$131$123
% With HOA38.2%36%
% With Pool5.6%13.5%
Avg Lot Size7,504 sq ft31,422 sq ft
Avg Year Built20012004
Avg Baths2.93.1
Avg Baths Full2.52.6
% Townhome4.5%7.5%
% Condo0%0.5%
% With Garage88.2%96.5%
% New Construction24.2%44%
% Price Reduced13.5%10%
% Foreclosure0.6%0%
% Pending7.3%2%
% Contingent2.8%4.5%
Avg Price Reduction$23,506$21,534
% Single Story44.9%26%
% With Fireplace62.9%43.5%
% With Central Air64%48%
% Waterfront10.7%0%
Avg Garage Size2.22.1
Price Per Bedroom$156,970$145,140
Price Per Bathroom$182,683$166,748
Avg Home Age2522
Realtor Median Days on Market66 days68 days
Realtor Median Price$470,000$510,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$224$219
Realtor Median Rent$1,730$1,798
Inventory Active187299
Inventory Total286399
Inventory Pending99100
% Under Contract34.6%25.1%
New Listings Monthly5296
Inventory Change (month)-6.4%-4.3%
Price Change (1 yr)-2.8%-5.4%
Price 1yr Ago$410,834$513,357
Price Change (5 yr)15%14.2%
Price 5yr Ago$347,356$425,070
Monthly Sales Volume3369
Rent 1yr Ago$1,893$1,775
Rent 5yr Change25.5%25.6%
Rent 5yr Ago$1,522$1,399
Momentum 20204854
Momentum 20215061
Momentum 20225669
Momentum 20236070
Momentum 20246264
Momentum 20256266
Momentum (1 yr)2.14.9
Momentum (5 yr)35.126.4
EconomyThe ColonyAllen
Median Household Income$114,511$130,901
Avg Household Income$141,701$161,489
Per Capita Income$58,740$55,986
% Income Under $25K6.2%5.9%
% Income $25K–$50K8.3%9.6%
% Income $50K–$75K13.3%12.2%
% Income $75K–$100K13.5%9.9%
% Income $100K–$150K24.9%18.6%
% Income $150K Plus34%43.8%
Poverty Rate6.7%6.1%
Unemployment Rate4.1%3.7%
Jobs Score88.7
SchoolsThe ColonyAllen
Primary School DistrictLewisville ISDAllen ISD
Overall District Rating6.38.5
State Ranking Percentile67.8592.61
# Elementary Schools3916
# Middle Schools153
# High Schools61
Student Teacher Ratio13.5:116.2:1
Graduation Rate96.8%98.3%
Niche Schools Score7.38.7
SAT/ACT Participation Rate67.3%92.2%
SAT/ACT College Ready %44.9%46.5%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %60.9%62%
Dropout Rate2.2%0.9%
Graduating Class Size4,1371,750
SafetyThe ColonyAllen
Overall Crime Rate14.6 per 1K8.3 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate1.4 per 1K0.8 per 1K
Assault Rate131.3 per 100K73 per 100K
Robbery Rate17.5 per 100K9.7 per 100K
Property Crime Rate13.2 per 1K7.5 per 1K
Burglary Rate131.3 per 100K62.4 per 100K
Theft Rate1,109.2 per 100K727.1 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate137.8 per 100K88.8 per 100K
Safety GradeB+B+
Safety Score33
Murder Rate2.2 per 100K0.9 per 100K
Rape Rate39.4 per 100K23.7 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleThe ColonyAllen
# Movie Theaters54
# Libraries109
# Museums36
Nightlife Score86
Family Friendly Score88.7
Health Fitness Score88
Outdoor Activities Score5.35.3
Commute Score4.75.3
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88
Area FeelDense SuburbanDense Suburban
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Grocery Stores926
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals60+45
# Bars60+60+
# Pharmacies60+60+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationThe ColonyAllen
Avg Commute Time27 min28 min
% Drive Alone69.6%66.8%
% Carpool6.1%5.9%
% Public Transit0%0.7%
% Work From Home21.6%24.8%
Walkability Score6068
Bike Score4468
Distance Downtown Dallas27.5 mi25 mi
Distance DFW Airport15.7 mi34.3 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport16 min32 min
Distance Love Field25 mi25.9 mi
EV Stations12325
EV Level2 Ports25339
EV Dc Fast Ports3357
EV NetworksChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla DestinationChargePoint Network, Blink Network, Tesla Destination
DemographicsThe ColonyAllen
Population45,454110,265
Population Density3,314.34,179.2
Population Growth 5yr5.7%8.4%
Median Age37.838.4
% Under 1818.4%25.4%
% Age 18–247.1%8.3%
% Age 25–3418.8%11.6%
% Age 35–4415.2%14.6%
% Age 45–5416.5%16.9%
% Age 55–6412.8%11.8%
% Age 65+11.2%11.4%
Avg Household Size2.442.95
% Family Households66%77.3%
% Homeownership59.8%69.4%
% HS Graduate Or Higher95%95.8%
% Bachelor's Or Higher47.7%57.5%
% Graduate Degree12.3%23.6%
% White59.6%50.5%
% Black9.9%12.2%
% Asian8.2%21.1%
% South Asian2.3%8.1%
% Hispanic Latino21.2%12.6%
% Native American0.8%0.4%
% Pacific Islander0%0%
% Two Or More Races16%12.4%
% Other Race5.5%3.4%
% Foreign Born13.4%23.6%
% Moved Last Year15%14.1%
% Renters40.2%30.6%
Diversity Score88
% Same House 1yr85%85.9%
% From Out Of State3.6%2%
% From Different County7.6%2.8%
% From Abroad0.3%1.1%
% Families With Kids28.3%41.7%
% Married Couples52.8%64.5%
% Single Parent4.7%5.9%
% Living Alone27.2%18.3%
% Seniors Living Alone6.3%7.4%
% With Broadband97.6%97.2%
% With Computer98.7%98.9%
% Male50.3%49.1%
% Female49.7%50.9%
Total Households18,59137,243