McKinney, TX vs Pasadena, 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.
McKinney
73.5
#726 nationally
Pasadena
75.2
#490 nationally
Pasadena leads in walk score (43 vs 24). McKinney leads in median household income ($108,542 vs $64,698). Pasadena leads in cost of living index (94 vs 111).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McKinney, TX | Pasadena, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#726) | 75.2 (#490) |
| Population | 208,867 | 146,716 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,265 | $218,827 |
| Median Household Income | $108,542 | $64,698 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 15.5 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+5.5 |
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
75.2 Score
Pasadena, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$218,827
Population
146,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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