Boca Raton, FL 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.
Boca Raton
69.8
#1166 nationally
McKinney
73.5
#726 nationally
Boca Raton leads in walk score (38 vs 24). Boca Raton leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 30.2 min). McKinney leads in cost of living index (111 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boca Raton, FL | McKinney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1166) | 73.5 (#726) |
| Population | 99,974 | 208,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $576,025 | $480,265 |
| Median Household Income | $95,570 | $108,542 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | R+11.2 |
D+
69.8 Score
Boca Raton, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$576,025
Population
99,974
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Southeast
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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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