Living In McKinney Texas
This page provides guidance for anyone who is thinking about moving to McKinney Texas and wants to make an objective assessment of what living in McKinney is like. McKinney livability factors are presented along with descriptions, pictures and maps of McKinney homes for sale. At the bottom of this page are links to authoritative sources that provide additional general information about living in McKinney.
Where Is McKinney Texas Located?
McKinney, Texas, is located in the northeastern part of the state of Texas, within the United States. Approximately 32 miles north of Dallas.
You’re about 30 minutes to downtown Dallas and about 56 minutes to downtown Fort Worth. You have easy highway access around the metroplex. Residents have access to SRT route to get to Fort Worth or US-75 S and TX 121 S to Dallas.
McKinney is easily accessible to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (30 minute drive) as well as Dallas Love Field (41 minute drive).
McKinney Independent School District
One of the standout features of McKinney is its excellent school system. The schools are highly rated, receiving an “B” according to the 2021-2022 school year evaluations. With 23,238 students, a strong sense of school pride, dedicated teachers, and great administrators, McKinney schools offer a top-notch education.
Most school age children who reside in McKinney are eligible to attend McKinney Independent School District schools.
Suburban Charm
McKinney, Texas, embodies suburban charm with its historic downtown, parks, family-friendly atmosphere, cultural scene, and strong sense of community.
Active Lifestyle Opportunities
McKinney offers a range of active lifestyle options, including parks, trails, recreation centers, sports leagues, golf courses, and special events, encouraging residents to stay active and engaged.
Diverse Neighborhoods
McKinney, Texas, offers diverse neighborhoods like Historic Downtown, Stonebridge Ranch, Craig Ranch, Eldorado Heights, Adriatica Village, and Windsong Ranch, each with unique housing options and amenities to suit various lifestyles and preferences. Click on this McKinney neighborhoods link for profiles that describe some of the best and most popular of these neighborhoods.
McKinney Texas Real Estate Overview
Key to understanding what living in McKinney is like is knowing about the McKinney Texas real estate market.
McKinney Texas Property Tax Rates
To view McKinney Property Tax Rates, click this link.
McKinney Texas Housing Trends
What is the housing market like in McKinney today?
In May 2024, McKinney home prices were the same compared to last year, selling for a median price of $535,000. On average, homes in McKinney sell after 15 days on the market compared to 12 days last year. There were 304 homes sold in May this year, lower from 333 last year.
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Shown below is a snapshot of current McKinney Texas homes for sale.
The default display order of the property listings shown below is number of days listed, but other sort orders can be selected. The property display also can be easily changed from the default grid display to a detailed list display. If you are viewing this page on a mobile device, a map that shows the location of the selected properties can be displayed by clicking on the map icon.
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