History

Founded in 1867 by John F. Greer, Anna grew into a bustling trade hub with the arrival of the railroad in 1873. By 1883, the town had a population of 20, two stores, a gristmill, and a church. Fast forward to today and Anna is finally starting to break out of its shell, nearly doubling in population in the last seven years. 

Schools

Remember that Anna, Texas is a pretty small town. So there aren’t going to be as many school options. That being said, there is one main high school, which has a beautiful stadium so athletes will find this high school very attractive. 

Now here’s a little bit more about the school district and high school: 

Anna ISD

Anna ISD is the school district for the city of Anna and it has 4 elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.

Anna High School

Anna High School is the only high school school in Anna, and with the way things are going, it won’t be the only one for very long. The school currently has around 1200 students and has a B+ rating from niche.com 

Jobs & Economy

Let’s talk economy. 

Because this is a smaller country town, the largest employers are the city and the school district. If you are working in one of the bigger cities, you’ll have around a 40 minute drive to Frisco and Plano, and a 20 minute drive to McKinney. 

Anna has a median household income of around $90,000.

Shopping/ Things to Do

Let’s make sure we understand each other. Anna is not one of those cities where you will have a lot of things to do.That being said, there are still some options for people that want to get out of the house. 

You could head to BarnHill Vineyard, go to one of the several parks in the city, or catch a game at the impressive Allen High School Football Stadium. 

If none of those suit you, then you could always take a drive to one of the larger cities such as McKinney, Frisco or Plano.

BarnHill Vineyard

BarnHill Vineyard is a vineyard and live music venue on the outskirts of the city that hosts concerts, holiday activities, and wine-tasting. They have events that are both family friendly and adult-only. 

Hurricane Creek Country Club

For golf lovers, Anna has Hurricane Creek Country Club. This is a private course and membership is by invitation only but if you are able to find a sponsor, you can come here to play some rounds on a beautiful course. 

Parks & Rec

If you’re living in Anna, Texas then you are essentially out in the country already. But that doesn’t mean that they don’t have some great parks in the area.

Anna has 8 parks around the city and each one has their own charm. (They even have a train themed park)

Natural Springs Park

Natural Springs Park, the largest and most frequented in Anna, holds a prime location just south of West White Street (FM 455), nestled behind Brookshire’s. Offering an array of activities, it's a hotspot for locals and visitors alike. This park contains an assortment of attractions: winding walking trails, a picturesque gazebo, a man-made pond complete with a fishing pier, and expansive green spaces to relax and enjoy the outdoors. 

Whether strolling along the trails, casting a line in the pond, or simply unwinding amidst the greenery, Natural Springs Park offers something for everyone.

Sherley Heritage Park (Train Themed Park)

Sherley Heritage Park is Anna's most historical park.

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  Large pavilion 
• Community-built, train-themed playground
• Restored train depot
• Restrooms
• Mogul Locomotive

Neighborhoods/Housing 

Anna is a homeowner’s dream with 89% of households being owner occupied. The median home price is currently around $375,000. 

And because there is such a strong demand for housing, especially in Anna, there are new construction communities popping up all over the place. 

The Villages at Hurricane Creek

The Villages of Hurricane Creek, Anna's newest master-planned community, is located off Highway 75 & FM 455. This community will include over 984 single-family units, 400 multi-family units, and a collection of garden homes and townhomes.

Only 25 minutes from Downtown Dallas, this prime location in a key area of suburban growth, excellent onsite amenities, and the highly-ranked Anna ISD make this community well-suited for families.

Upon completion, The villages of Hurricane Creek will ultimately include plenty of green space and a variety of creeks, ponds, trails, signature water features, open space, lookouts and park areas. Anticipated commercial inclusions include restaurants, retail and a hotel - the first in Anna.

Amenities

• Amenity Center
• Pool
• Acres of Open Green Space
• Several Ponds
• Future Retail and Restaurants
• Hiking and Biking Paths

Builders:

Beazer

First Texas Homes 

Mattamy Homes

Lennar

Anna Town Square

• Anna Town Square is really taking off in the DFW area. Covering 600 acres, it's a big community with builders like Pulte, Megatel, and Windsor. There's an elementary school, a few daycares, and an amenity center with a pool right there. Houses start at about $370,000 and can go up to around $500,000

The Living in Dallas Texas Team Can Help Your Move to Anna, Texas! 

For those that want to live near Dallas but don’t want to live in Dallas, Anna is a great spot. You are far enough out in the country that you could go hunting in your backyard (as long as you don’t live in a community) and still drive into Frisco or Plano to get to work. If this sounds like the perfect spot for you, then we want to help. The Living in Dallas Texas Team helps people every single day and we want to help you too. If you are thinking about living in Anna, Texas or anywhere else in Dallas, make sure you give us a call, shoot us a text, or hop on a zoom so we can help you make that smooth move!