Apache Junction, AZ vs McKinney, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Apache Junction
64.6
#1681 nationally
McKinney
73.5
#726 nationally
McKinney leads in median household income ($108,542 vs $56,209). Apache Junction leads in cost of living index (93 vs 111). McKinney leads in walk score (24 vs 21).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apache Junction, AZ | McKinney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.6 (#1681) | 73.5 (#726) |
| Population | 41,153 | 208,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,285 | $480,265 |
| Median Household Income | $56,209 | $108,542 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | R+11.2 |
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64.6 Score
Apache Junction, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,285
Population
41,153
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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73.5 Score
McKinney, TX
Historic downtown meets modern growth
Median Home
$480,265
Population
208,867
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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