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Allen at a glance

  • About 98,000 people live in Allen.
  • It lies in Texas.
  • It's about 1353 miles to New York, the country's largest city.
  • For a bigger city, Dallas is about 23 miles away.
  • Close by: Plano (6 miles), McKinney (7 miles) and Frisco (9 miles).

First-date ideas for Allen

Daytime dates suit a town like Allen: a late breakfast or a walk before lunch feels relaxed and ends on its own.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Allen: questions and answers

How far around Allen can I search?

More than 3.9 million people live within 30 miles of Allen, in 42 towns and cities including Dallas, Plano and Garland. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 5 miles up to 300 miles — or choose “Any distance”.

Is online dating in Allen free on YADate?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Allen or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.

Are the profiles near Allen real?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I date someone from outside Allen?

Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the United States or abroad.

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