McKinney, Texas
Historic downtown meets modern growth
Money Magazine (2014)
#1 Best Places to Live
Niche (2025)
#8 Best Cities to Raise a Family
WhereAtHome Score
73.5
Cout of 100
Overview
McKinney combines a charming historic downtown with rapid suburban growth. The city offers strong schools, low crime, and access to DFW metro opportunities. Its downtown square with shops and restaurants provides character that newer suburbs often lack.
Key Highlights
- Historic downtown square
- Top-rated McKinney ISD schools
- Very low crime rates
- Charming small-town feel
- No state income tax
- Growing corporate presence
Key Metrics
2024 Presidential Election
Collin County (county-level results)
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Climate
Summer High
96°F
Winter Low
34°F
Annual Rainfall
39"
Sunny Days
234
Amenities & Infrastructure
58+ Parks
Green spaces and recreation
2 Major Hospitals
Healthcare access
Major Employers
Score Breakdown
6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.
Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)
How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)
Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)
Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)
Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)
Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)
Location
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Start ComparisonLast Updated: 2026-07-01
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.
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