McKinney, TX
As its motto “unique by nature” suggests, McKinney, TX takes pride in its small-town feel while being just 30 minutes away from downtown Dallas. Residents and visitors alike are taken by its friendly charm, picturesque tree-lined streets, and green spaces. With a robust business environment, diverse neighborhoods, and a vibrant historic downtown, it’s one of the fastest growing cities in the nation.
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Brief history
McKinney was named after Collin McKinney, a land surveyor who helped draft and signed the Texas Declaration of Independence from Mexico. The town boomed with the advent of the railroad system and became a major industrial center for textiles and grains. Many of the area’s impressive historic homes that still stand today were built in the 1890s. In 2014, Money Magazine named it the #1 Place to Live in the country.
Real estate snapshot
Homes in McKinney are in high demand and don’t stay on the market long. Median home prices are higher than average compared to nearby Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs. Additionally, median prices of homes in the area have risen about 11% over the past year.
Demographics
The median household income in McKinney is 43% higher than for Texas as a whole. Education-wise, over half hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, which is a higher rate than the 30.8% of all Texans. The town also has a diverse population with the latest Census data reporting 56.8% white, 16.2% Hispanic or Latino, 10.5% Black, and 13.5% Asian.
Quality of schools
McKinney is served by the highly rated McKinney Independent School District, which consists of 24,717 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. While the district lacks middle schools, highly ranked ones can be found in nearby Lovejoy and Frisco School districts.
Fun things to do
- Take in the Historic Downtown McKinney Cultural District, which has been the heart of the community since 1848 and features over 120 independently-owned businesses.
- Tee off with a round of golf at Oak Hollow Golf Course.
- Explore the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary.
Popular subdivisions
These subdivisions are popular places for buyers moving into the area.
