McKinney, TX vs University Park, 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
University Park
68.7
#1302 nationally
University Park leads in walk score (61 vs 24). University Park leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $108,542). McKinney leads in cost of living index (111 vs 245).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | McKinney, TX | University Park, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#726) | 68.7 (#1302) |
| Population | 208,867 | 24,954 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,265 | $2,499,000 |
| Median Household Income | $108,542 | $250,001 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 61 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 1.7 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 245 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+22.2 |
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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D+
68.7 Score
University Park, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,499,000
Population
24,954
Crime
Low
Walk Score
61
Southwest
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