Allen, Texas, has emerged as a frontrunner in quality of life and affordability for remote workers, standing high within the rankings of a recent Lawnstarter study and a report by Coworking Café. According to Lawnstarter, Allen is the top-rated city in Texas for quality of life factors including economic stability, cost-of-living, safety, and education, while on a national scale, it ranks 59th out of 500 cities. For those who have embraced the telecommuting life, Allen is also a beacon of affordability — it’s the third-best city in the state for remote workers, only coming in behind Frisco and Austin, according to the City of Allen.
In terms of national rankings, Allen earns a spot at number fifteen, which is a statistic derived from a Coworking Café report that assessed the economy and affordability, factoring in the municipality’s teleworker population, access to the internet, and availability of coworking spaces, for nearly 200 cities. The full list delineates where Allen stands against other prominent cities known for attracting remote workers, such as Atlanta, Washington D.C., and Seattle.
The appeal of Allen is multifaceted, with Lawnstarter's findings revealing that residents of Allen enjoy a balance that is increasingly hard to strike in today’s bustling metropolitan hubs; here is a city that not only comes in confluence with the aspirations of professionals seeking stable grounds but also provides requisite amenities that foster a quality living environment.
