Cumberland Crossing, Where Allen Meets Everyday Convenience

About Cumberland Crossing

Cumberland Crossing reads like the kind of Allen neighborhood where errands and after-school schedules actually feel manageable. You’re close to the Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center, which sits about a half-mile away and tends to anchor weeknight routines, from workouts to drop-in activities. On the way back home, it’s easy to swing by Sprouts Farmers Market around 0.9 miles out, or make the quick stop at Target roughly 1.3 miles away without turning the trip into an all-afternoon project.

The neighborhood’s vibe reflects the broader 75013 side of town: established, highly educated, and oriented around schools and convenience. In the surrounding ZIP area, about 66.6% of residents have a bachelor’s degree or higher, and the median household income runs $146,891, which shows up in the day-to-day priorities here—people care about school quality, reliable commutes, and having good options for coffee, groceries, and fitness close to home.

Housing expectations in Cumberland Crossing track with that profile. The average home value is $590,700, placing it firmly in the “move-up” category for Allen, where buyers often prioritize layout and long-term livability over a quick flip. With a homeownership rate of 63.6% in the area, the streetscape tends to feel settled rather than transient, and neighbors are more likely to treat the home as a long-term base.

School conversations come up early and often because Allen ISD is a major draw. Close-by campuses like KERR EL, MARY EVANS EL, and FLOSSIE FLOYD GREEN EL all hold A ratings, which helps explain why families often time moves around enrollment windows. Even just beyond Allen ISD boundaries, you’ll see more A-rated options in nearby districts such as Frisco ISD and Plano ISD, reinforcing how competitive this pocket of North Collin County is for education.

Cumberland Crossing fits neatly into the larger Allen landscape that blends neighborhood calm with corridor convenience. You’ll notice it most on a normal week: a morning Starbucks run around 0.8 miles away, a quick grocery pickup at Kroger about 1.4 miles out, then a Friday meet-up at The Common Table roughly 1.1 miles away. It’s the kind of place that tends to attract households who want strong schools and a steady rhythm, with enough nearby choices that life doesn’t require constant cross-town driving.

Living in Cumberland Crossing

Day-to-day life in Cumberland Crossing is shaped by how much you can do within a short radius. Many residents build routines around quick stops that are genuinely close: Sprouts Farmers Market sits about 0.9 miles away, Patel Brothers is around 1.2 miles, and Kroger is roughly 1.4 miles for the weekly grocery run. When you want the big-box basics, there’s a Walmart Supercenter about 1.6 miles out, plus multiple Target locations nearby, which makes the neighborhood feel plugged into the practical side of Allen without giving up a residential atmosphere.

Home values here reflect the demand for this part of 75013, with an average home value of $590,700 and a median home value of $590,700 in the surrounding area. That price point tends to pull in buyers who are making a long-term move—often upgrading space, prioritizing school access, and looking for a neighborhood where the ownership share is strong. In the broader ZIP area, 59.4% of housing units are owner-occupied, and with 19,336 housing units overall, you get the sense of a mature housing market where people compare neighborhoods closely before choosing the right fit.

School zones matter in everyday decision-making, and Cumberland Crossing is closely tied to the Allen ISD conversation. Nearby A-rated elementary options include KERR EL at about 0.5 miles, MARY EVANS EL around 0.8 miles, and DR E T BOON EL roughly 1.1 miles away. For older students, ERECKSON MIDDLE in Allen ISD sits around 1.9 miles away and also carries an A rating. Being near so many campuses means morning traffic patterns often revolve around school drop-off timing, and neighbors tend to recognize each other from the pickup line as much as from the sidewalk.

Fitness and recreation are woven into the week here because the options are practical rather than aspirational. The Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center is close enough to become a habit, and residents also have a menu of gyms and activities nearby, from Anytime Fitness about 1 mile away to Life Time around 1.6 miles out. Golfers rotate between The Golf Club at Twin Creeks roughly 1.1 miles away and TPC Craig Ranch about 1.5 miles away, which can turn a normal Saturday into a quick nine holes rather than a full-day trek.

The neighborhood’s social rhythm tends to happen in familiar, repeatable places. Coffee runs range from Escape 360 Cafe and Talia’s Cafe, both around 0.9 miles away, to Boba Bros about 1.6 miles out when the afternoon calls for something sweeter. For a casual night out, The Common Table around 1.1 miles away is a go-to, and when you want a pub feel, The Lion & Crown Pub sits about 2.7 miles away, with Armor Brewing Company close by at about 2.9 miles. With a median age of 38.9 in the area and 15.4% of residents under 18, Cumberland Crossing feels like a place where adult schedules and kid schedules overlap—workouts after work, errands between activities, and a weekend routine that’s more about ease than planning.

Things to Do Near Cumberland Crossing

One of the underrated perks of Cumberland Crossing is how naturally the “third places” fit into a regular week. When you want to get out of the house without a long drive, the Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center about 0.4 miles away makes it easy to keep routines consistent, whether that’s cardio, classes, or simply having a nearby place to move. For golfers, The Golf Club at Twin Creeks around 1.1 miles away and TPC Craig Ranch about 1.5 miles away give you options that feel close enough to do more often.

Food and coffee choices are equally practical. The Common Table sits roughly 1.1 miles away for a relaxed meal, while The Lion & Crown Pub about 2.7 miles away brings the neighborhood-pub vibe. Coffee is a choose-your-own-adventure: a Starbucks run around 0.8 miles away is simple, but Escape 360 Cafe and Talia’s Cafe, both about 0.9 miles out, feel like local breaks in the routine. For grocery runs that don’t spiral into a big outing, Sprouts Farmers Market is about 0.9 miles away, with Kroger around 1.4 miles and Walmart Supercenter about 1.6 miles out when you need everything in one cart.

Neighborhoods Near Cumberland Crossing

Cumberland Crossing sits in a tight cluster of established Allen neighborhoods, so it’s easy to compare feel and fit street by street. Fall Creek is only about 0.3 miles away, with Glendover Park and Avondale close behind at around 0.4 miles, making this part of town feel like a patchwork of similar residential pockets rather than isolated subdivisions. Waterford Crossing, about 0.7 miles away, is another nearby option people often tour when they’re trying to stay in the same general routine of schools, shopping, and fitness.

For buyers who want to be close to golf and the activity hub around it, Twin Creeks is about 0.9 miles away and tends to pair naturally with outings to The Golf Club at Twin Creeks. Creekside at Ridgeview sits around 1.1 miles away, with Waterford Parks and Custer Meadows both about 1.4 miles out, giving you a wider set of nearby choices without leaving this corner of Allen.

A little farther out, The Landings and Cypress Meadows are both about 1.6 miles away, and Saddle Ridge comes in around 1.7 miles. Quail Run, roughly 1.9 miles out, is another name that comes up for shoppers who want to stay close to the same school and retail orbit while comparing different street layouts and home styles.

Local Resources Near Cumberland Crossing

For day-to-day services and civic needs, Cumberland Crossing benefits from being close to Allen’s main public hubs. Allen City Hall is about 2.6 miles away, and the Police Headquarters is also around 2.6 miles, which is helpful for everything from permitting questions to community updates. When you need county-level services tied to property records and filings, the Collin County courthouse and offices are within reach, including Collin County around 6.3 miles away and Clark Hill - Collin County about 6.7 miles out.

Property owners typically end up interacting with the Collin Central Appraisal District, located about 6.5 miles away, especially when values change and you want to understand appraisal timing. For families, Allen ISD is the primary school district connection, and many household decisions here revolve around nearby campuses like KERR EL and ERECKSON MIDDLE.

Healthcare and libraries are also easy to access. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen-ER sits about 2.2 miles away for urgent needs, and Allen Public Library is about 2.5 miles away, which makes it simple to turn an errand run into a quick library stop. Fire protection is nearby as well, with the Allen Fire Department around 2.5 miles away, adding to the sense that essential services aren’t far from home.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cumberland Crossing

Is Cumberland Crossing a good place to live?

Cumberland Crossing is a good place to live if you want the everyday convenience of 75013 Allen without giving up a settled neighborhood feel. The area’s median household income of $146,891 and per capita income of $67,023 reflect a community that tends to invest in long-term stability, and that shows up in strong homeownership and school demand. With median home values around $590,700, most buyers are intentional about the move, often choosing the neighborhood for proximity to A-rated Allen ISD schools like KERR EL and for quick access to practical amenities like Sprouts Farmers Market and the Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center.

Is Cumberland Crossing safe?

Specific crime statistics aren’t provided here, so it’s not possible to quantify safety. That said, Cumberland Crossing benefits from being close to Allen’s core civic infrastructure, including the Police Headquarters about 2.6 miles away and the Allen Fire Department around 2.5 miles away, which supports a responsive, service-oriented environment. With a relatively high share of owner-occupied housing in the area and a median age of 38.9, the neighborhood tends to feel established rather than transient, which is often associated with residents paying attention to what’s happening on their street and looking out for neighbors.

How are the schools in Cumberland Crossing?

School access is a major strength around Cumberland Crossing. The neighborhood is served by Allen ISD, with multiple nearby A-rated elementary schools, including KERR EL about 0.5 miles away, MARY EVANS EL around 0.8 miles away, and DR E T BOON EL roughly 1.1 miles away. For middle school, ERECKSON MIDDLE in Allen ISD is about 1.9 miles away and also holds an A rating. Because the neighborhood sits near district boundaries, there are also nearby A-rated options in Frisco ISD such as WORTHAM INT and in Plano ISD such as BEVERLY EL, which gives families in this area a lot of strong schools close by.

What is the cost of living in Cumberland Crossing?

Cumberland Crossing sits in an area where the overall cost of living index is 100.0, which means it’s right at the U.S. average on the scale where 100 equals the national benchmark. Housing runs a bit higher than average with a housing index of 105.5, while everyday items are very close to typical with a goods index of 100.6. Utilities tend to be higher here, reflected in a utilities index of 107.6, so monthly bills may feel slightly above the national norm. Property taxes are an important part of the budget in Allen. The city property tax rate is $0.4154 per $100 of valuation, the Collin County rate is $0.1493 per $100, and the Allen ISD school district rate is $1.1258 per $100. Together, the combined estimated property tax rate comes to $1.6905 per $100 valuation. While that’s a meaningful ongoing cost, Texas has no state income tax, which many households factor in when comparing the total cost of living to other states.

Is Cumberland Crossing good for families?

Cumberland Crossing works well for families who want strong schools close to home and a routine that doesn’t require long drives for basics. In the surrounding area, 15.4% of residents are under 18, and the school options reflect that family footprint, with nearby A-rated Allen ISD campuses like KERR EL (about 0.5 miles) and ERECKSON MIDDLE (about 1.9 miles). After school and on weekends, the Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center about 0.4 miles away is the kind of nearby outlet families use regularly. Daily life is also easier with groceries like Sprouts Farmers Market close by, plus multiple big-box options nearby when you need one-stop errands.

What is Cumberland Crossing known for?

Cumberland Crossing is known locally for being in the heart of Allen’s high-demand 75013 pocket where school access and convenience drive real estate decisions. The neighborhood’s identity is tied to being minutes from A-rated Allen ISD schools such as KERR EL and MARY EVANS EL, and close to everyday anchors like Sprouts Farmers Market and the Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center. It also sits in a social corridor where casual meetups happen at familiar spots like The Common Table and nearby coffee options including Escape 360 Cafe and Talia’s Cafe, giving the area a lived-in, routine-friendly character rather than a destination-only vibe.

What are things to do near Cumberland Crossing?

Near Cumberland Crossing, a lot of the best “things to do” are the places you’ll actually use weekly. For fitness and recreation, the Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center is about 0.4 miles away, and golfers have quick access to The Golf Club at Twin Creeks around 1.1 miles away and TPC Craig Ranch about 1.5 miles out. For food and drinks, The Common Table sits roughly 1.1 miles away, and when you want a pub setting, The Lion & Crown Pub is about 2.7 miles away, with Armor Brewing Company close by at around 2.9 miles. Coffee runs rotate between Starbucks nearby and local stops like Escape 360 Cafe and Talia’s Cafe, both around 0.9 miles away.

What ZIP code is Cumberland Crossing in?

Cumberland Crossing is in ZIP code 75013. That places it in one of Allen’s most in-demand ZIP areas for schools, shopping access, and daily convenience.

Interested in Cumberland Crossing?

If you’re thinking about buying or selling in Cumberland Crossing, it helps to zoom in beyond the ZIP code and look at the street-level differences that affect value and daily life. Reach out anytime and I’ll help you compare nearby options, school proximity, and the most current pricing for homes in this pocket of Allen.