Lakeway, TX 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.
Lakeway
68.2
#1332 nationally
McKinney
73.5
#726 nationally
Lakeway leads in median household income ($154,118 vs $108,542). McKinney leads in cost of living index (111 vs 146). Lakeway leads in average commute (27.1 min vs 30.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lakeway, TX | McKinney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1332) | 73.5 (#726) |
| Population | 19,189 | 208,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $747,050 | $480,265 |
| Median Household Income | $154,118 | $108,542 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 24 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | R+11.2 |
Data coverage note: Lakeway is missing data for 1 metric that McKinney has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.2 Score
Lakeway, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$747,050
Population
19,189
Crime
Low
Median Income
$154,118
Southwest
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C
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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