Maricopa, 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.
Maricopa
67.6
#1402 nationally
McKinney
73.5
#726 nationally
McKinney leads in walk score (24 vs 13). McKinney leads in average commute (30.2 min vs 38.3 min). McKinney leads in median household income ($108,542 vs $88,795).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maricopa, AZ | McKinney, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1402) | 73.5 (#726) |
| Population | 71,022 | 208,867 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $344,261 | $480,265 |
| Median Household Income | $88,795 | $108,542 |
| Average Commute | 38.3 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.1 | R+11.2 |
D+
67.6 Score
Maricopa, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$344,261
Population
71,022
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
13
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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