McKinney, TX vs New Brighton, MN
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.
McKinney
73.5
#726 nationally
New Brighton
75.6
#440 nationally
New Brighton leads in walk score (35 vs 24). New Brighton leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 30.2 min). McKinney leads in median household income ($108,542 vs $84,707).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McKinney, TX | New Brighton, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#726) | 75.6 (#440) |
| Population | 208,867 | 22,228 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,265 | $389,217 |
| Median Household Income | $108,542 | $84,707 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 2.5 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+43.3 |
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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C
75.6 Score
New Brighton, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,217
Population
22,228
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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