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Allen vs. McKinney: Side by Side

Both sit on US 75 in Collin County. Allen is more compact, about 26 square miles and 105,000 people; McKinney, just north, has about 67 square miles and 195,000 people.

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Allen and McKinney, line by line

Allen compared with McKinney
ComparedAllenMcKinney
CountyCollinCollin
Population, 2020 Census104,627195,308
Land areaAbout 26 square milesAbout 67 square miles
People per square mile3,9602,920
ZIP codes75002 · 7501375069 · 75070 · 75071 · 75072
DistanceAbout 25 miles to downtown DallasAbout 33 miles to downtown Dallas
Getting aroundUS 75US 75
Places to knowHedary's Mediterranean Restaurant · Trompitoz Taqueria · Watters CreekSpoons Cafe · Layered · Wattage Coffee Company

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census (population and land area); counties, ZIP codes and distances from each city's page on this site; places opened and checked one by one. Distances are approximate miles to the downtown named. The school district depends on the exact address, not the city; official ratings for every campus are on TXschools.gov.

Which one fits your move?

  • If you count the miles to Dallas

    Allen is about 25 miles from downtown Dallas. McKinney is about 33, on the same US 75.

  • If you like open-air shopping and dining

    Allen has Watters Creek. McKinney has its historic square and Adriatica Village.

  • If you love big parks

    Allen has Allen Station Park, with a BMX track, and its ice rink. McKinney has Bonnie Wenk Park, Towne Lake Park and Gabe Nesbitt Park.

  • Check the ZIP code

    Allen uses 75002 and 75013. Lucas and Parker also use 75002, so confirm the city on the address.

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